Oriza L. Legrand 1914 Edp

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Chypre Mousse

Oriza L. Legrand Chypre Mousse is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1914. The fragrance opens with Mint, Green, and Fennel, settles into a heart of Fern, Oakmoss, Angelica, and Galbanum, and dries down to a base of Vetiver and Pine.

Our verdict on Chypre Mousse: Acquired

Chypre Mousse is a polarising, utterly unique green chypre that's either a masterful, super-realistic damp forest floor or an unwearable, medicinal headache. Sample first, because when it's bad, it's really bloody awful.
  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Earthy
  • Classic
  • Edgy
Chypre Mousse Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 0%
Fruity 0%
Green 45%
Sweet 5%
Warm 9%
Woody 29%
Earthy 25%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 25%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual

This perfume is long-lasting with strong projection, making it too potent for an office unless applied very lightly. Its unique, earthy character isn't universally appealing for dates or formal events, but it shines in casual settings where its distinctive profile can be appreciated without overwhelming others.

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About

It opens with a bracing, almost medicinal hit of green mint and aromatic fennel, conjuring up fresh, cool air. As it settles, a dense, earthy heart unfolds with rich oakmoss and damp fern, evoking a truly realistic forest floor after a downpour. The base of vetiver and pine deepens the woody, almost resinous quality, creating a complex, natural, and profoundly green profile.