Molinard Chypre d'Orient
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly citrus and earthy. Galbanum and bergamot at the top, osmanthus and iris in the middle and oakmoss and patchouli at the base.
- Came out
- 2007
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Chypre d'Orient 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
A closer look at Molinard Chypre d'Orient
Chypre d'Orient is made by Molinard.
Chypre d'Orient for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Ulric De Varens Varensia and Nino Cerruti 1881 last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like oakmoss and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Nino Cerruti 1881 but less than Guerlain Vol De Nuit and Sisley Eau Du Soir.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by earthy and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and earthy smells and notes like osmanthus and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, jasmine and amber. Perfume fans rate it 4.09 out of 5.
Other Molinard perfumes
The house has 31 perfumes here, led by Figue, The Basilic and Oud Magnetique.
Chypre d'Orient through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, fall, summer and winter.
If you like Chypre d'Orient, try these
Similar picks to try: Ulric De Varens Varensia (7 shared notes), Guerlain Vol De Nuit (8 shared notes), Nino Cerruti 1881 (9 shared notes) and Sisley Eau Du Soir (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Ulric De Varens Varensia starts from €18.
Questions people ask
Does Chypre d'Orient project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
When did Chypre d'Orient come out?
It came out in 2007.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.