Chypré Extraordinaire

So I've tried Diaghilev, Haute Luxe and this (Chypre Extraordinaire) by Roja so far. Given the price and list of notes, I was sure I wouldn't be much impressed... And upon first whiff, I almost agreed-- I wasn't blown away but it was definitely better than I expected. However after wearing it about an hour, I was becoming more intrigued. After several hours I was slightly unimpressed with the performance (specifically the projection/longevity, especially when compared to Diaghilev), but couldn't wait to go home and try it again... Which I did... For several days in a row... I don't want to like this seemingly dull release from Roja Dove but, if I'm being honest, I REALLY like it. The plum note is what I get most for the first hour (swirled with some great aldehydes remiscent if Calèche from Hermès) followed by the best jasmine money can buy (damn well better be) touched with some plum and black currant, and civet.. Of course throughout hours of wear you'll be able to pick out the heliotrope, some leather and gorgeous orris and that vanilla will still be on your skin the next morning... Is it worth the money? I don't know and that's not my business. Is a business class seat round trip from New York to Hong Kong worth $5000 more than the coach seat? Depends on what you want I guess... You can hate him and his pricing and never wear his fragrances, and I can nod while I listen to the completely understandable complaint. But I can also understand buying something this expensive for yourself that you might wear once a month (or even less) because it gives you some joy and makes you smile. I'm a teacher and this is not in my price range but I'm going to buy a bottle because I get enough joy from it to make me forgo a few pricy dinners or what have you to wear this out for the next couple of years. I'm sure the raw materials to create this are very expensive. I'm also sure that the price of those materials are not even close to what this is priced at point of sale. At the end of the day, the price tag is very personal and there's no point in my complaining about it... It's definitely overpriced. I'll wear it sparingly and enjoy every moment of it. I will mention the projection/longevity is not as good as it should be, as both Diaghilev and Haute Luxe push and last much longer. Also, I forgot who mentioned it on this site but if you want something in the Chypre family with perfect Jasmine and REAL oakmoss that lasts for more than a day (no joke) please please try Chypre Siam by Rogue.. I am on my second full size bottle and it is honestly one of the best fragrances ever. And while he COULD charge double or even more for it, he doesn't. Keep smiling everyone and be safe.

I have some scents - like a pair- which are perfect to wear for couples. ❤️ This is the first pair. The best classical timeless Chypres inspired by vintage Mitsouko! ✨ If you want to buy a totally new bottle and the budget is not limited I highly recommend to try these ones before buying a new version of Mitsouko or Rochas Femme. Those are nice as well but these are so incredible amazing ones with extraordinary quality! The classy well blended complexity which is hard to find. ROJA PARFUMS 🖤 DIAGHILEV Very strong and majestic, deep and rich blend, a challenging to wear for many. This one definitely needs the right kind of clothes, otherwise you look and smell totally ridiculous. Yet, I see in my eyes a handsome man after a bath in Versace bathrobe. 🤩 Sharp and spicy, leathery and musky, mossy with a gentle touch of animalics - everything in this scent is heavy. So GORGEOUS! Main notes: - Lemon, Bergamot, Lime, Orange, Tarragon - Jasmin de Grasse, Tuberose, Heliotrope, Violet, Blackcurrant Buds, Peach - Patchouli, Oakmoss, Benzoin, Labdanum, Leather 💜 CHYPRÉ EXTRAORDINAIRE Soft and fruity, sophisticated and subtle, very refined yet addictive and complex beautiful scent. This is brighter and lighter (not weak) than Diaghilev and a little bit sweet. This is like a sun and Diaghilev is like a moon. This is like a queen and Diaghilev is like a king. There is amazing mossy base with Civet and Musk but animalic vibe is absence. Totally in love with this delicate yet well projecting scent. Definitely a year around scent for me. Main notes: - Bergamot - Tuberose, Ylang Ylang, Peach, Plum - Moss Base, Cedarwood, Sandalwood The in depth reviews coming later! Thank you for reading, I hope my review was helpful. I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG and/or YouTube (English subtitles): @ninamariahperfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more. 🤗

Chypré Extraordinaire is a revolutionary perfume. Due to constantly changing IFRA regulations and limitations on oakmoss, Roja set out to create the world’s first chypré without the use of its iconic and definitive note. He has stated before that this was the hardest fragrance he’s ever had to make and at many times was close to giving up, but eventually he cracked it. Chypré Extraordinaire initially opens with refreshing bergamot and aldehydes before developing an addictively sweet and fruity combination of peach and plum, which goes on to live throughout the duration of the scent. From here a soft and delicate heart of powdery florals emerges, namely ylang, tuberose, orris and rose. As it settles on the skin, Roja’s revolutionary moss accord presents itself - it’s incredible to think this doesn’t contain any oakmoss when your nose is certain that it does. There’s a gentle and slightly animalic hint of civet and cassis but this is very subtle, alongside the other two classic chypré notes - patchouli and labdanum. Roja Dove created a spectacle with this release and it truly does live up to its name of being extraordinary. He revolutionised the way chyprés can be made and paved the way preparing for the likely demise of oakmoss usage in perfumery. This is such an addicting fragrance and smells beautiful in the warm spring and summer air.

this is the younger brother/sister to diaghilev of the same house, this is a more powdery, brighter and less edgy take than diaghilev, i personally prefer this slightly more but both are amazing chypres. both have good performance and the way the scent evolves on my skin blows me away. chypre extraordinaire starts off powdery and bright, then fruity, then floral, then woody, then mossy, then ... it evolves forever, which amazes me. this truly makes me feel special and it brings out the happy side of me. if you're trying to get into chypre scents done right, start with this or mitsouko then diaghilev then try the vintage ones out there. chypre extraordinaire is a great starter chypre for anyone really, the way roja balances each element in this scent is marvelous, nothing too weak nor overpowering, yet still being a complex profile. chypre extraordinaire really shines in the light heat, best worn in summer evenings/nights, spring, and fall. longevity is around 7-8 hours, and projetion is moderate/gentle, as with every other chypres as i think chypres are meant to be soft & elegant, not loud and obnoxious. but sadly, with all rojas, the price point is way up there and f**king insane, a bottle of this in singapore goes for around $1.3k and my 4-ml decant cost me $88 😭 but the scent is immaculate. overall, 10/10

Extraordinarily complex and unique. I have never smelled anything quite like it. Like a true chypre, it is difficult to pin-point exact individual notes. They all blend together into a scent cloud that smells good and expensive, but without any clearly definable scent structures. It is floral, but not a floral. It is fruity, but not a citrus. It is sweet, but not a gourmand. It is woody, ... you get it. It is a chypre. That's just what it is. It is exactly everything and nothing all at the same time. Never clearly discernable as anything, but is as present as you are. Think of how Dickens described the Ghost of Christmas Past and then try to imagine that as a fragrance. Fabulous masterpiece of perfumery that only comes with one criticism from me. As difficult as it is to define as a scent, it is also remarkably difficult to define a time and place to wear it. It seems out of place outside of only the most opulent of environments.

This is the best Animalic Floral scent you can find out there. The quality of this fragrance is just on a different level. starts of very very floral but at the same time very interesting and very earthy. The floral opening of course is accompanied with woody, animalic and powdery notes. It definitely is an aromatic scent. The floral is so realistic here and I have to say is the first floral fragrance that is very masculine. It has some balls in it. I love this. I can see a guy with over all black suit and tie with a small red rose in the little pocket or I can also see a a guy in a Miami type of a white suit without tie. As it dries down it gets a bit leathery, smoky and the animalic facet of it comes out more and it becomes even more masculine but you can still smell the aromatic floral notes in here. A gorgeous masterpiece as far as a beautiful masculine floral fragrance goes. 10/10 in all aspects.

Great one from the house of Roja Parfums. Before I tested it I thought this might be more of a classical chore with a slightly violet touch. When I smelled it, it was not quite like that. It was more of a fruity fragrance, wrapped in a soft chypre accord. For me this fragrance is perfectly unisex. if I had to decide, than more on the masculine side. It has a decent projection and longevity and a really nice bottle and packaging. Unfortunately this scent is part of the Prestige Collection. The price point is shocking with 990€/100ml. Roja Dove is the master of chypres, and this one is probably the second best from the house when it comes to dry fragrances. If I would be ready to spend a grand on a fragrance this would be a candidate. Again really nice fragrance, suitable for everyday for all seasons.

This is an absolutely glorious chypre. It is multifaceted, complex, powerful and incredibly smooth. Fruity and very floral, yet has that mossy, musky and slightly animalic sense underneath. In my opinion this is the brighter, more unisex counterpart to Diaghilev. I actually use this as my warm weather equivalent. Very very impressive performance too. Mine is an old bottle with dark juice, can't speak to the new ones. If you are debating on whether or not to try this, absolutely go for it. However, it is outrageously expensive.

I had the pleasure of testing this yesterday evening at Selfridges and I was struck by how much the top notes reminded me of Femme by Rochas, with a very expensive smelling rose note. The middle notes and dry down reminded me a lot of Choc de Cardin which was my go-to perfume in the late 70s. Make no mistake, this is imho a beautiful interpretation of a classic chypre fragrance with expensive ingredients. Nevertheless, despite being an elegant and beautiful chypre it is not in my opinion worth £1450 a bottle.

Just went to Harrods and smelt many fragrances this included alongside many others from different brands in terms of Roja, I came to try the oud collection, but that's not what stood out to me I thought I would like the oud as I usually do but this, Diaghilev and Haute Lux - Wow and a few hours later as I speak I can still smell them Haute lux is a bit pricey alongide this, well they all are but I think it's between Chypre Extrodinare and Diaghilev.

This is a must buy for all Chypré lovers. For me, fragrance isn't just about smell, it's about how it makes you feel. This fragrance makes me feel majestic. There's only ever been 2 fragrances that have made me feel majestic; Diaghilev and Chypré Extraordinaire. Chypré Extraordinaire is a true masterpiece. It's only right that a masterpiece like this was made by the grandmaster himself; Mr. Roja Dove. I give this 10/10.

This one stopped me in my tracks. Rich and decadent, complex and sophisticated. A swirling blend of floral, wood, incense and animalic notes. Wear this and you...will...get noticed. Pure indulgence. This is for the real connoisseur. If you get a full bottle, I would keep it in a safe! Your drink? Louis XIII de Remy Martin Grande Champagne Cognac

OH MAN OH MAN! The best fragrance my nose have been blessed to smell. Composition out of this world, smoothest blend of moss, fruits, aldehydes and creamy florals. Had to get this one signed by the Dove himself. I hope every soul will get the chance to try this. If you do not share this opinion, go argue with your dad. Love

I am a proud owner of this masterpiece. I won’t go on about how this smells, but the mixture of the dry Chypre facets with the fruits and citruses is second to none. Chypre Extraordinaire makes me feel a way that no other fragrances in my collection accomplish. It’s an absolute all-time masterpiece, in my opinion.

Love this scent so much. Its my signature scent in fact. This was the very first scent that made me fall in love w rojas creation in general and started to collect them. Floral, fruity chypre with all the goodness.

It's definitely a spectator. It's mixed like Mitosuko by Guerlain and Enlevement au Serail by MDCI. It's fruity chypre + indolic floral bomb + amber oriental scent. It's stunning.

I love this fragrance the mosttt The best creation ever So smooth

Roja Chypre Extraordinaire opens beautifully. During the first hour, it is present, elegant, and unmistakably refined—I can clearly smell it, and it delivers exactly the kind of classic chypre sophistication I expected. However, even at this early stage, I begin questioning whether what I’m experiencing justifies the price point. By the second hour, the fragrance has already started to retreat. It is still detectable, but only in fleeting whiffs rather than as a confident, sustained presence. At around the four-hour mark, it is effectively gone on my skin. This is especially disappointing given the concentration, the brand’s reputation, and the expectation of longevity that comes with a fragrance in this tier. What makes this particularly frustrating is how long I had been infatuated with the idea of owning Chypre Extraordinaire. I fully expected to love it and had mentally committed to purchasing a full bottle. Wanting to be prudent, I ordered a decant first from Beverly Hills Perfumery. I was genuinely excited to try it and applied a generous 8–10 sprays around 8:30 a.m. The opening was lovely and lived up to its promise for the first hour. By the second hour, it was already fading, though I could still catch occasional traces. By 12:30 p.m., I could smell absolutely nothing. When I consider this experience in the context of my existing collection, the disappointment becomes more pronounced. I own full bottles of Diaghilev, Rochas Femme, Jubilation 25 Woman, and Killer Oud—fragrances that not only deliver complexity and character but also justify their presence through performance and emotional impact related to their costs. I also have several decants waiting in the wings, including Tiziana Terenzi Lyncis Extrait, Hermès Bel Ami, Cartier La Panthère Extrait (2020), Tabac Blond, Chypre Palatin, and Chypre-Siam. I am still hoping to encounter something that truly blows me away. That said, I am starting to suspect that I may already own my top two chypres. I haven’t forgotten Mitsouko—it remains a benchmark—but after wearing both decants of the edt and edp, I found myself preferring Diaghilev. In that context, Roja Chypre Extraordinaire, while undeniably beautiful in its opening, ultimately falls short for me. Given the price, the expectations, and my experience with other exceptional chypres, it simply does not deliver enough to warrant a full-bottle purchase.

Nice but not extraordinary. A very well-made classic chypre, very much like Diaghilev but not as exciting. Nice materials n' that, and a lovely structure and blend, but can't help thinking I've smelled it a hundred times before. Try Rogue Perfume's Chypre Siam for a proper exciting fragrance. Whisper it but it's got REAL OAKMOSS!!!! And it's one tenth of the price of this. As per usual, Roja has made this the old fashioned way by shoving as many notes in as possible. Full to bursting, and certainly very well done, but I couldn't really care less. Phew...several thousand pounds saved. 😂

A floral slightly leathery fragrance built around the DNA of A Goodnight Kiss. Obviously more complex and multi-faceted yet more subtle and soft in projection. Many facets of other ROJA creations also can be found in the mid to drydown such as the citrusy floral peachy aspects by Danger and Risqué from the Femme collections. Highest quality and luxurious classy chypré perfect for confident people that carries elegant and poise personality. A scent only exclusively preserved for close social encounter.