Jovoy Paris Chypre
The smell in short
It smells mostly floral and rose. Rose and peony at the top, honey and jasmine in the middle and patchouli and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 2007
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Chypre notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Jovoy Paris Chypre in detail
Chypre comes from Jovoy Paris.
Other Jovoy Paris perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by La Liturgie des Heures unisex, Pavillon Rouge unisex and Rose Millesimee.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Yves Saint Laurent Elle Yves Saint Laurent and Givenchy Gentleman 1974 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like patchouli and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Chypre
The strongest accord is floral (100%), followed by rose and honey. You will probably like it if you enjoy floral and rose smells and notes like honey and patchouli. Less obvious notes include lily-of-the-valley and amber. Perfume fans rate it 3.73 out of 5.
Chypre through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring and fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: spring, fall, winter and summer.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Perfumes that smell like Chypre
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Elle Yves Saint Laurent (5 shared notes), Chloé L'Eau De Chloe (6 shared notes), Givenchy Gentleman 1974 (7 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (6 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Chypre?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Does Chypre project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2007.