Sycomore
Chanel · Eau de Parfum (EDP) · 2008
≈ $210 · 200ml · approx. retail
A dry, smoky vetiver-forward woody-chypre added to the Les Exclusifs de Chanel collection in 2008, co-created by Jacques Polge and Christopher Sheldrake. Widely regarded as one of the strongest vetiver compositions in modern perfumery.
The scent
Best for
Perfumer
French · 33 in collection
In-house perfumer for Chanel from 1978 to 2015, often called 'the Nose of Chanel'. Succeeded Henri Robert and was later succeeded by his son Olivier Polge.
See their fragrances →Dupes & cheaper alternatives
Cheaper clones and alternatives that share the same notes and accords — savings are flagged.
Sycomore
Chanel Les Exclusifs · Woody
Shares Aldehydes, Pink Pepper, Cypress
Bois Marocain
Tom Ford · Woody
Shares Pink Pepper, Juniper, Cypress
O/E
Bogue Profumo · Woody
Shares Juniper, Tobacco, Cypress
L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme
Issey Miyake · Woody
Shares Cypress, Vetiver, Sandalwood
British Leather
Dunhill · Woody
Shares Juniper, Cypress, Sandalwood
Escape for Men
Calvin Klein · Woody
Shares Juniper, Cypress, Vetiver