Fumerie Turque
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2003 | Year | 2006 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Chypre Rouge
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Which Should You Buy?
This is a masterpiece that divides opinion: some find it an intoxicating, narcotic tobacco dream, whilst others recoil at its animalic honey and ashtray notes. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent, but undeniably unique.
Chypre Rouge is a truly divisive Serge Lutens creation, with fans raving about its unique artistry and detractors comparing it to cough syrup or curry. It's an acquired taste, but if you're brave enough, it offers a mysterious journey through a dark, sweet forest.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 0% |
| Floral | 13% | 9% |
| Fruity | 5% | 0% |
| Green | 6% | 9% |
| Sweet | 35% | 33% |
| Warm | 17% | 22% |
| Woody | 12% | 18% |
| Earthy | 14% | 17% |
| Animalic | 11% | 16% |
| Fresh | 8% | 9% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong, complex tobacco and animalic honey notes, combined with impressive longevity and sillage, make it unsuitable for office wear. This rich, deep scent is ideal for intimate dates and special evening events, but far too heavy for casual daytime or sport.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Given its strong, often intense profile and the many comparisons to medicinal syrups or deep forests, this isn't an office-friendly scent. Its unique, bold character makes it better suited for dates or cooler weather casual wear, where its unusual charm can be appreciated, but it's too much for active or overtly formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Sweet, Honey, Amber accords and Patchouli, Honey notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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