Coty 1917 EDT

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Chypre

by François Coty

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Coty Chypre is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1917, created by François Coty. Chypre opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, and Orange Blossom, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Iris, and Ylang-Ylang, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Oakmoss, and Civet. Coty's Chypre carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

The OG chypre, a true piece of perfume history that's either a revelation of classic elegance or a civet-heavy challenge, depending on the bottle's vintage. Finding a well-preserved gem is the real quest here.
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  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
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Chypre Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With moderate longevity and a rich, complex scent profile, this is best suited for occasions where its depth can be appreciated. It's too formal and assertive for daily office wear or sport, shining instead at sophisticated evening events or intimate dates.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Limonene from Orange
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Chypre opens with a bright burst of bergamot and orange, a crisp and green introduction that quickly gives way to a complex floral heart. Rose, jasmine, and carnation interweave with powdery iris, before settling into a deep, earthy base. Oakmoss and patchouli create a rich, forest-floor aroma, underscored by a subtle animalic hum of civet and the smoky depth of incense.

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