If you like your perfumes fresh and woody, but still present, I recommend you try chypre fragrances. By definition, fragrances in this family feature floral notes such as bergamot, jasmine, rose, patchouli and various variations of tree moss.
These are fragrances with character. However, they remain well-balanced once on the skin.
If you’re a charismatic man who likes originality, I highly recommend this type of fragrance family, which will fit in perfectly with your personality.
Without being in any way original, perfumes in the chypre family owe their name to the island of Cyprus. In fact, since the Middle Ages, the inhabitants of this small Mediterranean island have been at the crossroads of trade in spices, incense and exotic flowers from the Orient.
The noses of the time therefore developed a new kind of perfume, proposing eau de Chypre, a subtle balance of olibanum, iris, nard and marjoram.
Today, the composition of eau de Chypre has evolved, but the perfume family has retained its original name. It was only at the beginning of the XXᵉ century, that perfumeries made this family of fragrances available to the general public.
As with all perfume families, chypre fragrances come in different sub-categories. You’ll find fruity chypre (often with fresh citrus notes), aromatic chypre, green chypre (which goes perfectly with the chypre family), woody chypre, leathery chypre (quite bold and heady) or floral chypre (lighter for warmer seasons).
Depending on your sensibility, you may also choose iodized chyprés, reminiscent of the sea, warm sand and vacations.
What all chypre fragrances have in common is that they offer a range of sensual, elegant scents.
A chypre fragrance is a timeless and reliable choice. You can easily wear it on a special occasion (date, holiday party…), since it leaves a strong fragrance in its wake.
If you like discretion, pass! Chypre perfume is definitely not for you. With this type of fragrance, you’re going to get noticed.
Although certain sub-categories (fruity, floral…) soften the power of this blend a little, it’s still a leading fragrance. This fragrance is sensual and powerful, which is why it’s perfect for men with assertive personalities and strong characters.