chypre
Also known as chypre accord, chypre olfactory family, chypre family, chypre notes, chypre perfume family
Chypre () is the name of a family (or concept) of perfumes that are characterised by an accord composed of citrus top notes, a middle centered on cistus labdanum, and a mossy-animalic set of basenotes derived from oakmoss. Chypre perfumes fall into numerous classes according to their modifier notes, which include but are not limited to leather, florals, fruits, and amber.
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Perfume Accord: Definition, Composition, Olfactory Families
Just like music, the accord is the heart of a perfume. Discover how the blend of raw materials creates a unique scent (Fougère, Chypre, Oriental).
blog.delacourte.com →The accord is the guiding thread of the fragrance. It provides structure, coherence, and identity. The perfumer first builds the main accord and then dresses it with secondary notes. An accord can appear in the top, heart, or base notes — it may span the entire olfactory pyramid, ensuring a smooth transition between volatile and long-lasting notes. This accord is built on a strong contrast between fresh, aromatic notes and a warm, mossy base, dominating classic masculine perfumery. The Chypre accord relies on a precise olfactory triptych, known for its powerful base and elegant freshness. This powerful accord is built on warm, resinous, and enveloping materials, ideal for depth and cold weather. Delacourte Paris reinvents perfumery's iconic raw materials to give them a new, unique, and unexpected personality. Discover the fragrances with our Discovery Set .
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Chypre () is the name of a family (or concept) of perfumes that are characterised by an accord composed of citrus top notes, a middle centered on cistus labdanum, and a mossy-animalic set of basenotes derived from oakmoss. Chypre perfumes fall into numerous classes according to their modifier notes, which include but are not limited to leather, florals, fruits, and amber.
==History== thumb|Chypre by Coty, advertisement in French Vogue, 1937 thumb|right|200px|Chypre is French language|French for [[Cyprus.]] The term chypre is French for the island of Cyprus. Its connection to perfumery originated with the first composition to feature the bergamot-labdanum-oakmoss accord, François Coty's perfume Chypre from 1917 (now preserved at the Osmothèque), whose name was inspired by the fact that its raw materials came predominantly from Mediterranean countries. Although perfumes in a similar style had been created in the 19th century, Coty's 1917 composition was so influential that it inspired many descendants. It ultimately became the progenitor of a whole family of related fragrances sharing the same basic accord, which came to be known as "chypres."