A La Francaise
Princesse Marina De BourbonEau de Parfum1998
Side by side
A La Francaise vs. Chypre Oud
Is A La Francaise better than Chypre Oud?
Chypre Oud wears longer on skin, while A La Francaise projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
BlackcurrantPatchouliOakmossGalbanumRose
woodygreenaromatic
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The essentials
What's different between A La Francaise and Chypre Oud?
| A La Francaise | Chypre Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1998 | 2023 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Michael Salazar |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do A La Francaise and Chypre Oud smell?
A La Francaise
Woody
Green
Fruity
Earthy
Patchouli
Mossy
Aromatic
Rose
Chypre Oud
Oud
Animalic
Musky
Woody
Leather
Aromatic
Amber
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do A La Francaise and Chypre Oud share?
Top—
BergamotGalbanumBlackcurrant
Heart
BlackcurrantGalbanumRoseIris
PatchouliSpanish JasmineRoseTuberoseChampa FlowerLavender
Base
PatchouliOakmoss
OudCanadian Castoreum AbsoluteCivetOakmossLeatherOrris RootAmbergrisTonka BeanVetiverCacaoLabdanumMaritime PineMuskFrankincenseAmberVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseIris
RoseTuberoseChampa FlowerOrris RootLavender
Resinous Notes
Galbanum
GalbanumLabdanumFrankincense
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Fruity Notes
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Where they fit
When and where do A La Francaise and Chypre Oud work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, A La Francaise or Chypre Oud?
| A La Francaise | Chypre Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about A La Francaise and Chypre Oud?
A chypre for people who've moved past safe florals. Oakmoss, patchouli, and the kind of green that doesn't apologize for itself. The blackcurrant keeps it from feeling like a museum piece.A La Francaise
The castoreum and civet are not obstacles. They are invitations. This is where actual depth lives, the kind that establishes itself firmly rather than fading quickly.Chypre Oud
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