When buying a new perfume, it can be difficult to decide which one you like, whether it will suit you, and the occasions you have in mind to wear it for. Many different types of perfumes have an array of profiles; one of the top ones that come to mind is Chypre. This warm, inviting scent is reminiscently fruity and steeped in a rich history that keeps fragrance lovers returning for more. As it is so popular, we thought we’d look at everything you need to know about Chypre perfume and its top signature scent in this category.
What to expect from Chypre perfumes
Plenty of the brands you know and love have created perfumes that fall under the Chypre category, from high-end luxury names to high-street designers. One of the most popular is YSL Mon Paris, and this takes the core values of the woody, musky notes that are typically associated with these types of fragrances while adding its spin by focusing on a more floral/gourmand profile where you can expect the traditional elements of patchouli, bergamot, and moss.
This rendition of a wonderfully fruity cocktail blends in pear and raspberry for a powerful, joyful punch. Lending a little more to everyday wear, Mon Paris was designed to emanate a fantasy wonderland that truly excites the senses and transports the wearer to a more fantastical realm of fragrance. While this became a firm favorite almost as soon as it was launched, many found its higher price tag to be a little out of their price range. Ethically sustainable perfumers at Dossier took on the challenge of creating a replica scent that would bring all of the unique yet stunning elements of Mon Paris to the wider market – and this is where Fruity Brown Sugar was born.
What does Chypre mean?
Chypre refers to a family of perfumes that come under the unique bracket of complex and sophisticated profiles. They often comprise some of the most characterful names in the industry. They are typically used to elicit a high-end, elegant, enigmatic feel for the wearer with a contrasting blend of cool and warm aromatic molecules. While different brands will have varying compositions that will fall under the Chypre bracket (and quality will vary as a result), these are known for being longer-lasting due to the heavier nature of the individual oils used (as opposed to more summery ingredients like citrus that have lighter molecular structures).
Chypre typically has a unique layering composition that appeals to a wider audience, whether they are passionate about fragrance or know what they like to wear. It may be worthwhile to know that there are branches of Chypre; for example, adding green notes will denote green Chypre, whereas oriental Chypre is better categorized when adding more amber-centric tones. Those that favor oak, moss, and patchouli over labdanum (one of Chypre’s most famous core ingredients) are considered less rich and airier, offering more consistent wearability than other counterparts.
The History of Chypre
The first Chypre perfume was created by Francois Coty, Chypre de Coty, in 1917 – and the perfumery and fragrance industry hasn’t been the same since. It was one of the first-ever scent profiles to reach commercial status and has been a firm industry favorite for designers and wearers. The name is the French iteration of the word Cyprus, and while the scent profiles now have a more modern twist, the base accord for Chypre pays homage to the country’s pivotal role in the early perfume trade. Where once resins and spices from all over the world were combined with their native island counterparts to create a stunning, wearable scent known as Eau de Chypre, this was quickly adopted by French fragrance enthusiasts. Coty added his spin to make this a little less masculine and more wearable for more audiences, which distinguished the heart of Chypre’s more modern composition.
Key characteristics of Chypre
Some of the best ways to determine Chypre fragrances are:
- Base notes tend to be more intense, whereas top and middle notes are lighter and more difficult to discern
- These fragrances are often described as neither masculine nor feminine, not showing a propensity toward either
- You will often find bergamot, rose, tree moss, jasmine, patchouli, woods, and labdanum within the Chypre fragrance family.
Currently, over 1800 fragrances are categorized as being in the Chypre perfume family, so these factors should help you find the right one for your needs.
Why buy Fruity Brown Sugar from Dossier?
First, despite the images that the name Fruity Brown Sugar brings to mind, wearers will be met with a dense floral scent that will excite the imagination. The brown sugar layers you would expect evolve as the scent wears off for a crispy yet warm fragrance with just a hint of patchouli. Brown Sugar is radiant yet playful and really will conjure images of fantastical, magical terrains. These scents are often considered classic yet versatile, so brands can create impactful signature fragrances that will last in form and function.
When buying from Dossier, you will support an ethically sustainable brand with the core aim of bringing affordable yet skillfully constructed perfumes to wider audiences to ensure that everyone has access to high-end products. All ingredients used in Brown Sugar (and every other replica perfume on offer) are cruelty-free and suitable for vegan consumption. The beauty sector has evolved greatly in the last few years, and perfumery has been an aspect that has seen larger price hikes to keep up with consumer needs and demand. As more and more celebrities collaborate with and endorse the biggest brands, prices are beginning to go through the roof. So this could be the ideal time to make the switch and get high-quality perfumes that last well and smell amazing despite not having the designer moniker.
