Chypre Sublime
| Edp | Concentration | Extrait |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Radical Rose
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Which Should You Buy?
A vintage-leaning rose chypre of rose, frankincense, amber labdanum and patchouli, Chypre Sublime reads classic rather than modern. Reviewers liken it to grandmother's rose talcum in the best way, a smoky formal wear for cool-weather evenings.
This is a divisive but much-lauded beast of a fragrance. If you're after a sophisticated, intensely dark rose that sticks around for days, this is your weapon. But be warned, it's not for the faint-hearted and can be headache-inducing for some.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 2% | 1% |
| Floral | 27% | 20% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 3% |
| Sweet | 19% | 19% |
| Warm | 25% | 32% |
| Woody | 12% | 12% |
| Earthy | 22% | 30% |
| Animalic | 4% | 8% |
| Fresh | 7% | 3% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Damask rose over frankincense, labdanum and benzoin with patchouli reads as a classic cool-weather chypre; the bold vintage-floral character and powdery rose-talcum register place it firmly outside a summer profile.
Occasions
Reviewers cast it as a statement floral with a vintage formal register, warm and sexy in character, which aligns it with elegant evening and formal use rather than casual daytime wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its nuclear performance and intense sillage, this extrait is far too overwhelming for office or casual wear. It truly shines in formal or evening date settings, commanding attention without being overtly playful.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Rose, Patchouli accords and Rose, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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