Is Alexandria UK Le Chypre a dupe of Parfums MDCI Chypre Palatin?
Chypre Palatin EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Le Chypre EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Chypre Palatin
- Le Chypre
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A modern chypre that's absolutely stunning, melding classic grandeur with contemporary flair. It's a divisive scent, with some finding it a masterpiece of sweet, ambery elegance, while others are put off by its intensity or perceived datedness. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Le Chypre takes on MDCI's Chypre Palatin, keeping the classic mossy-leather-floral chypre structure intact but with a coarser blend and less of the original's velvety, old-world depth.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its potent performance and rich accords make it less suited for daily office wear, but perfect for dates and evening events where its luxurious feel can shine. While it has a classic elegance that suits formal occasions, some find it adaptable enough for sophisticated casual wear, though certainly not for sport.
Seasons
Community season votes for Parfums MDCI Chypre Palatin, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring, autumn and winter.
Occasions
Wearers put Parfums MDCI Chypre Palatin, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for date nights and formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 10 of its 21 notes, including Clementine, Leather, Oakmoss
Adds aldehydes and benzoin, drops patchouli and rosemary
Where to buy
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