GalbanumOpens with
PlumHeart
Tolu BalsamDries down to
Bertrand DuchaufourThe nose · 120 fragrances · also made Jubilation 40 Man (2023)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
MDCI Parfums · Sold as unisex
Chypre Palatin
The quiet confidence of an office meeting where crisp notes meet warm, lingering musk and leather.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Chypre PalatinLuxury · $250+
40%Similar accords, often for lessFemme Rochas · RochasMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 21 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Chypre Palatin by MDCI Parfums, launched in 2012 and crafted by the renowned perfumer Bertrand Duchaufour, is a sophisticated chypre fragrance that balances green freshness with warm spices and rich ambers. The opening notes of galbanum and aldehydes create an immediate contrast against the sweet clementine, setting the stage for a complex journey. As it evolves, hyacinth and rose blend seamlessly with labdanum and iris, adding layers of warmth and depth. Leather and benzoin provide a grounding earthiness, while vanilla and styrax offer a balsamic sweetness that lingers on the skin.
Apply this parfum with a light touch — the top notes are bright but fade quickly. The rich base will develop over time, so it's best to let it evolve naturally on your skin rather than layering multiple sprays. It’s particularly suited for cooler evenings when its warmth and depth can truly shine.
Fig. 01 — Chypre Palatin, MDCI Parfums
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Bertrand Duchaufour
The world traveler's noseBertrand Duchaufour is a perfumer-adventurer whose creations read like a travelogue of the senses. Trained at Roure (now Givaudan), his work draws deeply from his journeys through Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa.
“The art of perfumery must be at the same time, innovative, harmonius, and “sent bon”.”
Bertrand Duchaufour · CaFleureBon, October 2010
Designer MDCI Parfums
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What people
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A community favourite: loved by 63%, disliked or hated by 7%.