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Chypre Palatin
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Descripción
Chypre Palatin by MDCI Parfums is a fruity chypre fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2012, this composition is signed by perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour. The top notes reveal galbanum, aldehydes, clementine, labdanum, hyacinth, lavender and sage; the heart unfolds plum, rose, iris, jasmine and gardenia; while the base notes close the structure with balsam of Peru, oakmoss, castoreum, benzoin, leather, immortelle, vanilla, styrax and costus.
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Salida
galbanum
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Corazón
plum
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Base
Tolu Balsam
Comunidad
1,809 votos
- Positivo 87%
- Negativo 6.4%
- Neutral 6.3%
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MDCI Parfums has a quality collection; I’ve loved the feminine scents, less so the masculine ones which seem very restrained, but in unisex Chypre Palatin is my favourite. It’s a classic chypre that gives a sensation of wild, natural opulence, like spring in the meadows or the colours of birds. The pyramid is simple at first: oakmoss, aromatic flowers, fruit juice, and then some cheerful flowers that are the soul of the party, closing with a sweetener. Although it’s aimed at a mature audience, it doesn’t cling to the past but joins the present with ethereal and sweet notes that remind of a cola drink. The quality is formidable: it lasts a day and a bit, has good sillage, and over time becomes more complex, unlike other niche brands that put vulgar perfumes in luxurious packaging.
MDCI Parfums has a luxury feminine catalogue, although the masculine ones seemed a bit repressed to me; in contrast, Chypre Palatin is my obsession. It’s a classic that shouts wild opulence, like flowers in a meadow or plumage of birds in rut, nothing arrogant. The olfactory pyramid is a party that starts with few guests: oakmoss, aromatic flowers, fruit juice, and then some cheerful, vaporous flowers that take control, closing with a sweet touch that lingers until the end. Despite being for a mature audience, it doesn’t cling to the past; it mixes ethereal aldehydes with a sweetness that reminds of cola. The longevity is a day and a bit, with a potent sillage that gains complexity over time, something few niche brands achieve without falling into vulgarity.
I love it. It starts sweet with clementine and a green touch of galbanum, evolving into powdery floral accords of rose and iris, with a base of oakmoss, vanilla, and a slight animal nuance of castoreum. It’s a floral chypre, green and sweet, classic yet fitting perfectly today. Complex, long-lasting, and versatile for spring, autumn, and winter, both day and night. The longevity is incredible and the sillage is moderate.
I love it. It starts sweet with clementine and a green touch of galbanum, then moves to powdery floral notes of rose and iris, with a base of oakmoss, vanilla, and a slight animal nuance of castoreum. It’s a floral chypre, green and sweet, classic yet fitting perfectly today. It’s complex, long-lasting, and versatile: ideal for spring, autumn, and winter, day and night. The longevity is long and the sillage is moderate.
We could say it’s a niche icon, specifically an uncommon Chypre/Oriental hybrid, which makes it unique. It’s complex, of high quality, and needs several wears to be fully appreciated; MDCI is ahead of the game in this. It has a classic tendency but is timeless and modern. The performance is above average; with three sprays, I get bursts for many hours, easily over 12. It’s quite wearable for formal or semi-formal events. The perfect season is autumn, but it also works in winter and spring. Ideal for men over 30, I love it, it smells delicious. I haven’t tried the original formula, but it must have been incredibly beautiful and deep.
Chypre Palatin is a bitter-sweet, mossy beauty, a mutant on my skin. At first, I thought the hype train had hooked me again, with people describing their own deliriums; it seemed like a vanilla benjuí with bitter florals, a very common mix. But over time, it returned as if I’d just sprayed it on my skin, transforming into a little moss-covered monster with bitter-sweet floral nuances. I had to lift my jaw off the floor wondering what was happening. As first impressions don’t last, I admit the hype train was right: it’s the meeting point between classic and modern, a masterpiece of perfect blending. I imagine that’s how classics felt when they touched the hearts of perfume lovers. Leaving aside conspiracy theories, it’s a true masterpiece! 10/10
I have an official vial and, after several sprays, I perceive lavender, iris, vanilla, and a touch of plum. As it dries, I sense leather and moss. It is of a classic cut, one of the perfumes of yore, without smelling ‘old-fashioned’. On my skin it lasts about four hours projecting moderately, then another two hours close to the skin, although I can still detect it within my personal sphere. I recommend it for men, though due to its gourmand notes it could suit a lady. I am not one to cling to a fragrance with a specific outfit, but from this family I do recommend wearing it formally. It is a good perfume from the family, and if you buy the bust version, it will give a nice adornment to your collection, but… I would not buy it. There is a chypre piece in the family that is a beast in every sense of the word: DIAGHILEV by Roja (I know, it costs nearly double this one), and for that piece, I would not bother with the MDCI version.
Excellent quality fragrance. A very accomplished fruity chypre with a classic character, recommended for special occasions and formal or informal wear. It is very elegant and conveys distinction to the wearer.
Here we have a beautiful chypre with retro overtones but modernised, featuring a vast note breakdown. I primarily perceive a sweet mandarin opening alongside the green perception of galbanum and perhaps a hint of lavender. As it dries, several slightly powdery floral chords emerge: rose, iris, white flowers, plum, and finally the well-received oakmoss with suede-like leather touches and a hint of animalic castoreum. It is a sweet-and-sour/floral experience, sometimes powdery and sometimes animalic, fresh without being so, with balanced warmth ideal for cold days or spring afternoons.
Here we have a beautiful chypre with retro tints but modernised. At the start, I perceive sweet mandarin, the green of galbanum, and perhaps a hint of lavender. As it dries, several slightly powdery floral accords appear: rose, iris, white flowers, plum, and to finish, the always-welcome oakmoss with touches of suede leather and a trace of animal castoreum. It’s a bitter-sweet and floral experience, sometimes powdery and sometimes animal, fresh without being so, with a balanced warmth ideal for cold days or spring afternoons.
This is beauty, perfection, a journey to past times I never knew; when I wear it, I feel wrapped in a piece of heaven. I don’t care what the notes are, I only know that I am in love with it.
Chypre Palatin is refined, warm and comforting, a true example of high French perfumery. It has a classic structure but a modern base thanks to its sweet tones and amber character. It is far more amber and resinous than other reference chypres. The resins take centre stage alongside the aldehydes, used in high proportion with masterful restraint, adding green, soapy, lactonic and fruity nuances. It blends moss and floral perfectly. High perfumery without pretension, balanced and with a superb composition. The quality of the materials is evident. Although it may seem very classic or mature for the young, it is a breath of fresh air compared to mainstream amber-woody molecules. It could truly be a palatine chypre. Greetings.
I bought this perfume because I LOVE Roja Diaghilev and wanted to try it, reading that it has more balance and saves you some money. They do resemble each other, but while Diaghilev is complex, brilliant, and full of quality notes; MDCI smells like fine hand cream, lacking that lucidity and melancholy of Diaghilev. Without a doubt, Roja Parfums is the best in the niche. Yes, they are expensive, but they are worth it.
Chypre Palatin is my favourite fragrance, my darling. I met it a year and a half ago with a sample and was absolutely blown away; when I sprayed it on my skin, it was a true love at first sight and I didn’t hesitate to buy the bottle. If I had to define it in one word: ELEGANCE. It’s like a haute couture suit that fits like a glove. The perfumer has created a masterpiece by assembling hard-to-distinguish notes. The opening is a burst of sparkling energy, like the bubbles of a fizzy drink that tickle your nose. As it descends, the sweetness of plum and flowers appears, until the base transforms into an ambered but super-clean scent. It’s impeccable, with a retro touch but modern, different and with lots of personality. I’m fascinated every time I use it. It’s unisex, with great sillage and wonderful longevity. In love, in love, in love… Edit: my absolute signature.
Chypre Palatin is my favourite fragrance, my darling in the collection. I met it a year and a half ago with a sample; upon smelling the blotter, I was blown away, and spraying it on my skin was even better, a real love at first sight. I bought the full bottle without hesitation. If I had to define it in one word: ELEGANCE. It is like putting on a high-fashion suit; it fits like a glove. The perfumer did an incredible job assembling notes that are hard to identify separately; they escape me, what a marvel! It is a work of art. The opening is a burst of energy, sparkling, like the bubbles of a fizzy drink that tickle your nose. As it descends, the sweetness of plum and flowers appears, until the base notes emerge: an amber scent but super clean. That clean and beautiful sensation accompanies me for hours. It is impeccable, with a retro touch yet modern, different, and with great personality. I am fascinated every time I use it; I never get tired of it. It is unisex, with a large trail; use it with moderation and the longevity is a marvel. In love, in love, in love… Edit: my signature scent, without a doubt.
A perfume to rule them all. A perfume to find them, a perfume to attract them all and bind them in the shadows.
A perfume to rule them all. A perfume to find them, to attract them, and to bind them in the shadows.
A deconstruction of classic French perfumery for today. A fougère disguised between the 19th and 21st centuries. Pure elegance: it does not invade, but it has presence. Dirty lavender (perhaps galbanum?) dressed with ambered balsamic touches that become soapy and aldehydic when dry. It emanates a romantic classicism, nothing vintage; Duchaufour gave it a subtle twist to keep it current. Unnervingly perfect, it seems something psychopathic must be hiding, but there is none. Like a Bach symphony, every note is in its place, without outbursts. Seductive and addictive, without cloying sweetness; the amber does not smell of vanilla or caramel. In my opinion, one of the best of now, of those you remember when your mother dusted it on before going out with your father, or that of an elegant man who kept away from other men’s aftershaves. Its use is not limited by sex, but by clothing and personality: whoever wears it must do so with the elegance of a luxury limousine. Suitable for any season except summer; autumn and winter are its home. For formal situations and dates, provided they are not casual. Good longevity and moderate projection. NOTE 9.5/10. I do not give it 10 because I believe God has something better in store for us tomorrow. In one word: SOPHISTICATION.
It is rare for a fragrance to enchant me so much, yet with Chypre Palatin, I almost felt the urge to wave in a stadium. It is a full-bodied, rich, modern, and refined chypre, with a woven yet robust texture that evokes the grandeur of legends like Mitsouko or Diorama. It opens fresh, fruity, green, and spicy; the heart is exuberant and floral; the base is warm, woody, bitter, and mossy, with subtle oriental and animalic nuances. Everything is perfectly combined, creating a sumptuous richness that makes isolating individual notes difficult. Upon spraying, it smells of Hesperides stars and aldehydes over moss, with mandarin, thyme, rose, powdery iris, vanilla, soft leather, and castoreum. Initially soapy and powdery, with a hint of lavender reminiscent of old fougères, it evolves into something smoky and soft, like leather. The development is harmonious and slow; after three hours, the base notes emit warm, dark vibrations. It is never flat, possessing volume, depth, and a noticeable trail, without the aggressive sheen of old chypres. It is energetic and persistent, yet not strident. It is captivating, modern, and achieves a balance between yesterday and today. I love that it is dedicated to men; although Pour Monsieur by Chanel existed, the great chypres of the past were almost exclusively for women, while we men were gifted fougères. It is magnificent, complex, with baroque opulence. Every time I think of it, it changes. It invokes classics without quoting them and is worth saving for. Another level.