Contrast and structure. Chypré is based on the tension between freshness and depth, light and dark. They are often composed around citrus, wood and mossy or earthy notes. Chypré can be dry and green, slightly bitter, sometimes leathery or powdery depending on the style. It is a fragrance family that often becomes a favorite of perfume connoisseurs, because when you find a chypre that sits on your skin, you get an elegance and complexity that is hard to beat. A family for those who want to find your signature scent.
