Les Indemodables Chypre Azural EDP (Tester)
Description
Chypre Azural is a bright, citrus-driven modern chypre from Les Indémodables, composed by Florence Fouillet Dubois in 2016. It opens on juicy Sicilian Tarocco orange, bergamot and a green whisper of tarragon before settling into Egyptian rose over a patchouli-and-amber base that stands in for the mossy chypre bases of old. Reviewers note the citrus carries much further into the wear than the base ever asserts itself, making this closer to a sunlit aromatic citrus than a somber vintage chypre.
Scent Character
- Fresh: 29%
- Resinous: 15%
- Woody: 14%
- Spicy: 14%
- Sweet: 14%
- Floral: 14%
Translation: a citrus-forward opening balanced by an even, low-key base of woody, resinous, spicy and sweet facets, light on true floral weight despite the rose heart.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Sicilian Tarocco Orange, Bergamot, Tarragon
Heart: Egyptian Rose
Base: Patchouli, Amber
Performance
- Longevity: Moderate. Often becomes a close skin-scent within 5–7 hours, with total wear reported up to 8–11 hours depending on how heavily it's applied.
- Sillage: Soft-to-moderate, staying close to the skin rather than filling a room.
- Projection: Noticeable for the first hour, then settles quickly to an intimate trail.
Best Occasions & Season
- Season: Spring and Summer. The citrus opening thrives in warm weather.
- Occasion: Everyday and Leisure.
- Wear: Unisex.
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Florence Fouillet Dubois
House: Les Indémodables (Paris, France)
Released: 2016
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FAQ
Is Chypre Azural for men or women? It's unisex. The citrus brightness and patchouli-amber base wear well on anyone.
How long does it last? Expect a moderate 5–7 hours before it settles into a close skin-scent, with total wear stretching longer depending on application.
Is this a "true" oakmoss chypre? Not exactly. There's no literal oakmoss in the formula. The mossy effect comes from a patchouli-and-tarragon accord, and the citrus opening actually carries much further than the base, so this leans more sunlit-aromatic than classic mossy chypre.
What does it smell like day to day? A bright orange-bergamot start that settles into rose and patchouli-amber: an easy, everyday chypre for spring and summer.