Contrast and structure. Chypre is built on the tension between freshness and depth, light and dark. They are often composed around citrus, wood, and mossy or earthy notes. Chypre can be dry and green, slightly bitter, and 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 right on your skin, you achieve an elegance and complexity that is hard to beat. A family for those who want to find their signature scent.
