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Chypré Extraordinaire
by Roja Dove
Chypré Extraordinaire presents a luxuriously layered classic chypre with a bright, floral-fruity opening dominated by peach, plum, and heliotrope, softening into a complex blend of white floral notes including jasmine, tuberose, and ylang-ylang. The composition builds on a foundation of oakmoss, amber, vanilla, and animalic civet, offering a velvety, powdery depth that feels both vintage and refined. Despite being marketed as a chypre without oakmoss, the fragrance retains a mossy character through effective synthesis, maintaining its classic chypre structure. It performs with moderate to good longevity and projects a moderate to strong sillage, though some users report shorter endurance than expected. The scent is universally seen as respectful, elegant, and high-quality, with a floral-woody-animalic character unapologetically elegant in tone, suitable for evening wear or formal settings.
Pros
- +Extremely well-blended and harmonious composition with no jarring notes
- +Rich, modern classic chypre ideal for those seeking a refined, vintage-inspired scent
- +Balanced floral-woody-animalic character with notes of peach, plum, and oakmoss
- +Appealing drydown with powdery, amber, and vanilla nuances that linger subtly
Cons
- −Notable weakness in sillage and longevity compared to other Roja lines like Haute Luxe or Diaghilev
- −Relatively underwhelming projection and poor performance on some skin types
- −Extremely high price point not justified by distinct originality or rare materials