Cyprus olfactive family
The Cyprus olfactive family is one of the oldest and most popular in perfumery.
It is characterized by a complex accord of citrus top notes, floral heart notes and woody and amber base notes.
The history of the Cyprus olfactive family
The Cyprus olfactive family was born in 1917 with the creation of the Chypre perfume by François Coty.
This perfume consisted of notes of bergamot, patchouli, rose, jasmine and oakmoss.
Oakmoss is an earthy woody note that gives the scent its unique character.
Over the years, the Cyprus olfactive family has evolved and diversified. New notes have been added, such as aldehyde floral notes, fruity notes or leather notes.
The different categories of the Cyprus olfactive family
The Cyprus olfactive family is divided into several categories, depending on the dominant notes:
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Classic Cyprus is the most traditional category. It is characterized by an accord of bergamot, patchouli, rose, jasmine and oakmoss.
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Green Cyprus is a variation of classic Cyprus. It is characterized by the addition of green notes, such as lemon, mint or basil.
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Aromatic Cyprus is a variation of classic Cyprus. It is characterized by the addition of aromatic notes, such as bay leaf, thyme or rosemary.
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Floral Cyprus is a variation of classic Cyprus. It is characterized by the addition of floral notes, such as jasmine, rose or violet.
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Aldehyde floral Cyprus is a variation of floral Cyprus. It is characterized by the addition of aldehyde notes, which give it a fresh and luminous touch.
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Fruity Cyprus is a variation of the classic Cyprus. It is characterized by the addition of fruity notes, such as bergamot, mandarin or peach.
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Leather Cyprus is a variation of classic Cyprus. It is characterized by the addition of leather notes, which give it a sensual and sophisticated touch.
Cyprus perfumes are often associated with sophistication, sensuality and depth.
They are perfect for special occasions, like nights out or date nights.