Everything You Need to Know About a CHYPRÉ & Why You Need One

[@joshuafournier5887]

Justin, thank you. This kind of educational content on styles of perfumery is what I’ve been looking for. I’m absolutely digging this series and I hope you’ll keep it up.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you!

[@Nosey704]

Brilliant way to educate, converse about a topic, while also give recommendations of perfumes to experience. Very well done! 👏🏾

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you so much!

[@sundiatasoubefree683]

Justin, Justin, JUSTIN, you are absolutely hitting it out the park with these videos, you have most definitely found your niche *corny pun intended* but honestly, these type of videos are enjoyable to watch because we all get to learn something and I can tell you are having fun making them which creates a certain type of energy that is palpable. Thank you for all your hard work and thank you even more so for daring to be different in a world full of dupes and clones, peace and love my brotha!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you bro!

[@jkunani9456]

Awesome explanation and breakdown!!

[@ARmarketing]

Amazing! I instantly subscribed because of the level of insights you provide. Thank you!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Awesome, thank you!

[@ARmarketing]

@@stayfreshproductions Justin, you might be delighted to hear that your constant reminders about buying samples first are not for nothing! I just bough samples for: Francesca Bianchi Libertine Neroli (couldn’t get Etruscan sampler, and this one seemed even more my ally) and Roja Parfums Diaghilev to explore chypre. I also bought sampler of Montblanc Explorer because I can’t bring myself to buy any amount of Creed Aventus (and as a marketing prof I love the beef these two brands seemingly have). I also dissected your fougere video and got myself samples for Pasha de Cartier EDT and Tom Ford Beau de Jour. I also picked up Xerjoff XJ 1861 Renaissance Eau de Parfum - a sample, el natural - because you spoke so highly about it in your unicorn video. I will get testing and report back! Thanks for all you do!!

[@stayfreshproductions]

@@ARmarketing I’m so glad! And I hope you enjoy those samples! Thank you!

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

❤ Chypres In art the rules are often referred to as conceits. I am happy that denatured and reformulated oakmoss has become available. I am always willing to try the classics and the new iterations of this genre. If I had a signature scent it would be Mitsouko. I have vintage versions and many concentrations. Chypres seem to stimulate my heart, my mind and my soul.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I did remember that you’re a fan of Chypres!

[@sivicslady9882]

I appreciate your research and enjoy learning from you. Thank you so much🌺🤙

[@stayfreshproductions]

I appreciate that!

[@nicholaslong3100]

Ok, yes the French are inordinately proud of their fragrance history. They're also convinced that (a) their food is the best (b) their fashion is the best and (c) as far as they're concerned, everyone should be speaking French, not English. But I'm not American, I'm British, I have to live with the fact that the French consider American English to be the 'English language', not British English. Ah well, American friends, sometimes you don't realise that superiority is your birthright, the rest of us can only look on enviously :) Just out of interest, the 'in' in Lubin is pronounced like the an in the English words 'ban' or 'anguish' Great video!

[@gerardzonjee]

Good edition Justin, and heads off for making an valiant effort to get the French stuff right. Quite annoying they don’t write things like “Queer the Russ Sea” but encrypt it like “Cuir de Russie” on the bottle 😉

[@bluered3228]

I stumbled upon your channel a couple months ago and I'm shocked that you don't have more subscribers. Fantastic stuff.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you!!

[@mrboopitywoop5919]

SHEEEEEEP edit: wish i found your channel sooner! I can't stop watching these video topics on particular fragrance notes and everything. thank you for discussing these topics. can't wait to see more of your videos and other topics 🔥

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you so much!!

[@mackmorford580]

Awesome video Justin! Very informative and loved the detail you went into about what a Chypré really is. I think this would make a good thread or a playlist of videos you should do. I think this would allow you to go more in depth about every genre or category there is, in the fragrance world like a Fougère, aromatic, aquatic, “blue”, dark, Gourmand, etc. I think these types of videos would help people truly grasp the art and nature of what a fragrance really is and what goes into the thought process in creating one! Just some food for the thought. Cheers!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks Mack! As I mentioned, I’ve already done one for the fougère. I’ve also done a few on specific notes (Vetiver, leather, and tobacco so far). More to come.

[@mackmorford580]

@@stayfreshproductions oh I didn’t know that, I’ll have to check them out! But that’s awesome to hear I really like these types of videos, keep up the great work!

[@gracob]

on the last Sarah Baker one, "it's in disguise", so you could say it's a wolf in chypre clothing :)

[@Ulyssmusic]

My paternal language is french Your pronunciation is actually rlly good 💯

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you very much

[@risefromyourgrave825]

You’re recent content is separating you from the pack . Great content, please keep this format coming Super dope , super informative !

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you being here. 🙏🏾

[@KingdomPerfumes]

Really Really enjoyed this one! Chypre's are quite an interesting Genre. Which reminds me, I'm going to hit you up

[@PhinClio]

Thanks for another great video. My mom's signature scent is Guerlain's Mitsouko, so I have fond associations with chypres. And my choice for a beginner's masculine chypre would be Chanel Pour Monsieur (which can be a bit hard to find in the US).

[@michaelbullock8011]

Great video and I enjoyed it and I like Creed Aventus and it's a 10 out of 10 fragrance in my opinion and I'm going to try the other fragrances and have a blessed day

[@umairhafeez8826]

This is the type of content because of which i have subscribed to justin copeland

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you

[@donaldgenenavarro]

Love chypres. Don’t have a lot tho. Chanel Pour Monsieur EDP and EDT Concentree. Versace L’Homme. Classic and masculine.

[@FrancisFjordCupola]

Sometimes people think Germans love rules. Some of those people have yet to meet the French.

[@putocardi]

No, germans love burocracy, if you know you know😄

[@123tigercub]

I super love this. This is one of the most authoritative info I have ever heard on chypres. Thank you! I found out after owning more than 200 perfumes that I gravitate towards chypres and chypre-inspired scents --- Timbuktu, Soir de Lune, Soul of the Forest, Afternoon of a Faun, and still want to explore this family scent more.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@nicholaslong3100]

I'm about to watch this video in its entirety but having only watched the first half minute or so, I feel compelled to write the following... The word chypre does not refer to the cypress tree. The word for the cypress tree in French is 'cyprès'. The word for the island of Cyprus in French is 'Chypre'. The French refer to chypre fragrances as 'parfums chyprés'. But if used in the name of a perfume, it is 'Chypre'. Confusing? Yes, definitely, but.. In English the correct term for these fragrances is not 'chyprés' but 'chypres'. And, Justin, you pronounced the word 'chypre' really well at the beginning of the video. Perfect!

[@kristofraemdonck]

Excellent video. I loved the more detailed intro. In my opinion this sets you apart from virtually all recent fragrance KZbin creators.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Kristof 🙏🏾

[@AnthonyDonofrioMusic]

Etruscan Water is killer. I love it year-round. Rogue also has Cypré Siam, which is very nice as well. Similar to how Gucci Guilty Absolute or Rich Mess can be your badass leather fragrance, try Zoologist Civet for your badass chypré. Excellent when you want that over-the-top fabulousness.

[@Spicybasilleaf]

Hey Justin, first time commenter & love your videos. I do think a comparison or your perspectives on what makes a chypre a chypre, vs a very similar family like a fougere, will be a good idea for one of your live videos. I'll certainly give that a listen.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Basil

[@kylekarnes4652]

Francesca Bianchi Etruscan Water is a great chypre. It smells really classic to me but has a great orris note that gives it some creaminess. I was super happy to add it to my collection this past holiday season.

[@EtBr1978]

These videos are becoming better and better! Very educational while being easy to stomach and entertaining. Didn't even realize Aventus is a Chypre until now but you are absolutely right! I really need to explore more into the Chypre side of life!

[@reggieringgoldjr68]

Yeah I'm DIGGING IT BROTHER, 🤝🏾🇺🇲💪🏾

[@bigboDaGreat]

Great video JC. I just watched Sébastien video last week on this genre of perfumery as well his oak moss video. These videos are great for guys like me who's new to the hobby

[@markingram1890]

Great video! Love how you are doing these recent videos.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Mark!

[@boogiedaddy3434]

Love, love, love me some chypré fragrances, partiularly ones that add some animalic or medicinal notes in the base. As per usual, when this subject is brought up, I have to give props to a couple of my all-time faves: Chypré No. 1 and Fêtes de Noël, both from Darren Alan Perfumes. They are simply remarkable and I will sing their praises whenever I have the chance.

[@stevenweix4330]

My absolute FAVORITE genre of fragrance... Great video... Great picks for representation as well- I might choose Chypre Siam over Mousse Illuminee (but MI will definitely be more mass-appealing than CS)... I would also throw in these "extra honorable mentions": Chanel Pour Monsieur (only the edt-- the edp is a fougère), Guerlain Derby (and maybe Mitsouko), Roja Chypre Extraordinaire (LOVE!) and Amouage Gold Man... Obviously there are a million and I'm really eager to try Charade...!!! Thanks for the video

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks Steven! Chypré Extraordinaire is awesome.

[@marilyncapehart663]

Thanks again Justin., For teaching me something new now about fragrances 3-25-2023👍🏽👍🏽

[@stayfreshproductions]

My pleasure!!

[@DaVincisAlchemyst]

Hiyo! Diaghilev! Chyprè is definitely a task to say properly, I’ve even heard French people say it ~sheep-ru 😮, one of my current favorite styles these days. Love this video Justin!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you!!

[@unclemaumau9878]

Congrats on hitting 100k subs 🎉 and thank you for the educational content regarding this class of fragrance. I wasn’t sure how to pronounce chypré at all lol 😂

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you so much!

[@Supacool_KennyCash]

Thanks! I have a desk job and wear suits a lot now. A book I read suggested Fougere when it’s warm, Chypre when it’s cool. I’ll sample the Sarah Baker Charade and Patchouli Intense.

[@nicholaslong3100]

And in fact, I find Justin's pronunciation of Italian names really good too. Could it be because he has a brilliant musical ear (as well as a brilliant nose!)?

[@syndoudiarrassouba1938]

Hey bro Justin great video yeah I have many chypre fragrances from roja and I really love them yep and have a wonderful week peace ✌️ 🇬🇧

[@AB-bw5yc]

Learned some things. Great work!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@berenddevries74]

Same as with the aromatic fougère video, again I just sat back and listened to every word you said Justin. These genre's and a few others, are within my scentprofile's. Again you thought me some details I didn't know and you gave us some examples I've never heared about... so enough to get a sample from again. I mostly have easy going chypre like Chanel Pour Monsieur and Jaques Bogert One Man Show and chypre-ish like Dior Eau Sauvage and Ormonde Man. So I still have a lot of exploring to do. By the way; I really liked your appearence in the latest vid from The Fragrence Apprentice. Like you, George is a one of a kind.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you Berend.

[@martinlauterbach8078]

brilliant and highly enjoyable! being relatively new on the "scent-journey" I very much appreciate your "new style" or "new creative period" after your fresh start of your channel. a absolute unique balance: informativ and structured, but not dry, guiding not persuading or selling, enabling and enlightening not condescending, good judgment but not judgmental, of the beaten paths but not to peculiar, unique but wearable - I could go on and on. thanks for the thought and heart you pour into your new concept. I hope you keep up specially this series and cover the other "olfactory families" as well - the basic information along with some pointers for first picks are specially valuable for developping own taste and independence. that is lightyears away from "clickbait scream in your face"-content that has spread. Being a ambitious musical amateur I enjoy your intros as well...enough babbling: I´m glad to have stumbled over your channel by chance (or algorithm...🙂, greetings from overseas (Germany - so sorry for the probably little flawed English). I´ll stay tuned! P.S.: Zaharoff was quite the discovery (not very known in Europe and a nightmare to get, but I enjoy my samples very much....)

[@stayfreshproductions]

I appreciate your kind and thoughtful words so much, Martin! Thank you. 😁🙏🏾

[@MrVeteranVlogs]

Another great video Brother

[@jonathantipke1655]

I love the chypre genre. Etruscan Water, Patchouli Intense and Mousse Illuminee are all masterpieces imo and surprisingly some of my most complimented fragrances (not that I’m wearing them for that reason) but it’s definitely a bonus lol

[@stayfreshproductions]

I understand!! 😊👌🏾

[@mustanggt5713]

Nice video , Justin . I’ve only smelled Aventus ( obviously) and Timbuktu from that entire list you shared . Thanks for opening my eyes to the world of chypre’s😊

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@sumaccooking]

Interesting genre, I thought Paco Rabbane pour homme original was a chypre, but they actually categorize it as an aromatic fougere. I'm only familiar with Aventus, but I always thought it was a fruity fougere. I'd surely be interested to try some of the ones featured here. Charade and Fetish seems very interesting.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Charade and Fetish are total powerhouses. You’ve been warned. Lol

[@sumaccooking]

@@stayfreshproductions noted. So far the strongest perfumes I ever tried is Royal Tobacco and Ambre Eternel. The original Havana (from Aramis) too!

[@MrErnestangelo]

Very informative video about one of the classical genres of perfumery. I love these series!!!

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrErnestangelo]

@@stayfreshproductions of Course!! You have grown my appreciation of fragrances that makes one stand apart from the crowd

[@WSF176]

Off topic, your cameo in George’s video was awesome.

[@stayfreshproductions]

😁

[@tomwilkinson9814]

Great breakdown of the chypre, Justin, but I am left confused with all the variations of notes that classify them. One of my favourite frags has (along with many other notes) Bergamot, a floral heart with carnation and rose, with oakmoss in the base. It’s Houbigant’s Fougere Royale! Now I don’t meant to be flippant, but maybe the classifications in part depend upon the dosage and emphasis of the notes? ❤

[@stayfreshproductions]

Hi Tom, thank you. I’m no expert, but from what I understand, two of the greatest distinctions between Chyprés and Fougere’s are as follows: -Chyprés tend to have a strong resinous and dry and woody heart or base, usually from labdanum or another resin. -Fougères tend to have a much more pronounced and overt aromatic quality from a combination of herbs, spices, and florals like lavender and/or geranium. Chyprés might not derive their freshness in the same way. It might originate more from citrus and light/powdery florals working together, at least in the simplest form.

[@tomwilkinson9814]

Thanks Justin, that makes more sense with the emphasis on aromatics in fougeres. It’ll be fun trying to apply the knowledge to frags in my collection, and you’ve given me an understanding of the construction of a fragrance. Major thanks! 😊

[@L2snakegold]

Hey Justin, I just wanted to say that I like that you categorize the fragrences into your level in the fragrence game. I've gotten burned before by sampling a fragrence that was much too advanced for me to appreciate, cheers.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I’m glad it was helpful, Lee!

[@edwardjohn5]

I need more chypre recommendations. Men should wear more chypres. A floral one at that

[@loboloco08]

Love this one. Super informative. Thanks

[@timgoodwintv]

Love these fragrance genre videos!

[@stayfreshproductions]

More to come!

[@markoq1879]

In terms of French you were pronouncing chypre (without accent) which is the perfume category. If some of the perfumes are using an accent (chypré) then that would be like saying vannilla-ed oud i.e. chypre as an adjective. The pronounciation for chypré would be same as chypre except there you would add ‘ey’ from ‘hey’ at end. I’m not French so I would love to be corrected here. Thanks for the video. I guess dreamer Versace is a chypre and I felt nothing for the perfume until I heard it fit in the category. Maybe I’m a bit pretentious but now I do appreciate it more. Or it could be a coincidence. It really took a long time to get into it. Works in summer.

[@famousibarra1]

The guys from Wafts from the Loft put out a video about the Zara frag Leather Jardin, which is supposedly a beast chypre. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger as I'm a sucker for fragrances created in classic styling.

[@bottlesandbeer]

Another great video. You are very needed in this space. Question, would Sultan Vetiver fall in this category? I would love to hear your full thoughts on it. Recently acquired it and fell in love. Makes me look at my collection different 😅😂

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you. Sultan Vetiver is awesome. I don’t think I would call it a Chypré. It’s more of a woody aromatic to my nose. Doesn’t really feature the hallmark attributes of a Chypré.

[@tonymarinelli7304]

When people start pronouncing Italian words correctly, maybe then I’ll pronounce French words. Great job!

[@takemyjobpleeez]

I've made my own chypre, with materials from Perfumers Apprentice. Bergamot, labdanum, oakmoss, amberette, and just a smidge of civet (synthetic).

[@theprosperingfool]

Knew we would see Aventus and Diaghilev here! The scent of kings vs the scent of emperors! Funny when I smelled Diaghilev for the first time I thought this is the one that should have been named Oligarch! 😆

[@Firenmage433]

Thanks for clearing up what a Sheep is 😁

[@putocardi]

Justin, as you know perfumery its like an art, (as cuisine is )and french are the originators. IMO they created the recipe. As in Roma, (Italia) carbonara is not made with cream but raw eggs, black pepper ,pecorino cheese and guanciale. Yes you can decide to cook carbonara without any of this ingredients but THEN my friend you cant name it Carbonara, you have to name it smthing else. Same applies to Fougère and Chypre. If its a deviation from the main genre should have a diferent name added. Greetings Justin!

[@stayfreshproductions]

You are completely right. I agree with the rules, as I am an artist myself. As I said in the video, it was not the “what” that affected me, it was the “how”. It was how the information I read was conveyed that carried a pretentious sentiment. But ultimately, I am unbothered by it. Thank you for watching.

[@Mr.E.Fragrance]

Justin, if you think French fragrance is portentous, you should experience French culinary... lol being trained at a French culinary school they put a level of importance to everything even something as each cut of vegetables. Seeing your reaction to Chypre made me laugh cause I feel the same about French culinary. 😂

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol I’m glad we can relate on that!

[@ronaldwoodman224]

Love these types of vids.

[@banditbiker5190]

Just one more comment lol. As I continue to travel on my fragrance journey I'm falling in love with animalic notes... Like the almost rotten notes from oud. Not poo but rotten /roadkill type. Musks are absolutely intoxicating, leather is to die for.. lol is this normal or am I losing it?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Haha, nothing wrong with that.

[@mrrob4590]

Is a lamb a sheep? I’d have to say I feel Chypre is very challenging to me. Some I enjoy but overall not for me. I’d prefer the Fougere in all its forms.

[@deandrewolf5996]

I really enjoyed this video 🤝🍻

[@joesmellsgood]

Fantastic stuff. More of this!

[@AmbercoolPhotography]

My French tongue has gotten me very far in life. I endorse this clip.

[@T.A.C-BR]

Great video as always.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I appreciate that

[@sarahglen1140]

I have wanted to try Timbuktu for a while now. Been meaning to try more from L'Artisan, and some from Rogue.

[@martinlauterbach8078]

I´d like to share annother Chypre by Parfums de Nicolai: "Vie de chateau" - celebrating the rural, countryside life with adding spices (Thym, Tarragon) to the top notes and hay and tabaccoleaves to the base. Really nice fresh-cut-grass-aromatic-meadow-enchanted-castle-at-the-french-Loire feeling...on the uplifting, happy side of the genre.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I’ll need to try it!

[@Sheeshening]

Great video, great channel

[@stayfreshproductions]

Thank you very much!

[@tammyong3651]

Justin, yes, Fetish is animalic but super sexy. It’s the fragrance I enjoy most on my husband. Have you tried Rogue Chypre Siam? My favorite Chypre for myself.

[@stayfreshproductions]

I still need to try that one!

[@therealmattmendoza]

I would love to see a reaction video to oriza l legrand chypre mousse. It smells like a damp day in a pacific northwest forest to me. Complete with mushroomy dirt notes. And a sort of keep-portland-weird witchy air. It's wild.

[@stayfreshproductions]

Lol.

[@vermilliontoaster3063]

As someone who’s been around the French and understand their history. Yes they’re pretentious towards certain things, but not all of them. It’s similar to America in terms of patriotism and passion towards their country and or history.

[@dachucktaylor1]

Very informative video

[@edgardozara97]

I would have gotten Aventus if its really the beginner level Chypre. But since i have Etruscan Waters, im good. 😅

[@cengizgokce81]

Love cypre fragance's

[@contrast1908]

Quality content .

[@stayfreshproductions]

🙏🏾

[@Animejook]

Clinique aromatic is pretty good

[@Animejook]

Wonder how come that didn’t make it to ur list

[@Ceko]

Isn’t it technically possible to have a chypre fougere citrus perfume?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Maybe!

[@sokp9751]

What is the difference between Fougere and Chypre?

[@stayfreshproductions]

Did you check out my fougère video?

[@sokp9751]

@@stayfreshproductions Yes.Practically they share the same mature vibe and also some ingredients.Citrus,flowers,herbs,oak moss,patchouli,wood,amber,musk, castoreum,you can find them in both genres.

[@stayfreshproductions]

@@sokp9751 I’m no expert, but from what I understand, two of the greatest distinctions between Chyprés and Fougere’s are as follows: -Chyprés tend to have a strong resinous and dry and woody heart or base, usually from labdanum or another resin. -Fougères tend to have a much more pronounced and overt aromatic quality from a combination of herbs, spices, and florals like lavender and/or geranium. Chyprés might not derive their freshness in the same way. It might originate more from citrus and light/powdery florals working together, at least in the simplest form. But it’s not just about the ingredients. It’s about proportion, intention, and the overall vibe when it comes together.

[@richardnelson38]

Where does Narciso Rodriguez for Him fit in to this conversation 🤔

[@stayfreshproductions]

That’s an interesting one. To me, its scent carries stripped down elements of both a fougère and a Chypré.

[@buhrochem]

Justin, do you have a chemistry background?

[@stayfreshproductions]

I do not

[@buhrochem]

@@stayfreshproductions well you’ve read extensively to speak intelligently on your subject.

[@mr.perfect748]

Tuxedo by Ysl is the king of Chypré

[@stayfreshproductions]

It’s not a true Chypré, kind of a modern twist. But it’s pleasant

[@umairhafeez8826]

Is Encre Noir sports a chypra ?

[@stayfreshproductions]

It’s more of a fresh woody fragrance! Not really a Chypré

[@banditbiker5190]

Damn. I have a chypre lol.

[@banditbiker5190]

So blind buy fetish from Roja? That's my takeaway. Lol jk.

[@bregipson]

SHEEP

[@jankucera8505]

just say cypress

[@stayfreshproductions]

Why

[@jankucera8505]

@@stayfreshproductions idk French sounds a bit pretentious

[@whankerNJ]

stop it

[@stayfreshproductions]

Your chosen name is “whanker”. Your words have no merit here.