Best Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore by Chanel Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore is a woody chypre fragrance defined by its prominent vetiver and cypress notes, complemented by tobacco, juniper, and sandalwood. Aldehydes and spices such as pink and black pepper add brightness and a subtle floral touch from violet. This creates a refined, fresh, and smoky character with a distinctive earthy depth. Those drawn to woody and aromatic profiles with a clean yet complex edge should note the interplay of vetiver, tobacco, and cypress in their search.
Tantrico by Laboratorio Olfattivo £145.00
- Key notes:
- atlas cedarwood
- cypress
- juniper
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- woody
Perfumer: Lucien Ferrero
«What is more noble for a perfumer than Sandal attar? Without doubt it is the most precious essential oil in the history of perfumery, with a refined elegance, an unparalleled sensuality and an intimacy that I invite you to try.»
Audacity by Plowden & Fallow £108.00
- Key notes:
- geranium
- grapefruit
- juniper
- oakmoss
- tobacco
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- woody
A confident potion and a tribute to those who are not only prepared to take a gamble, but relish it, laughing in the face of adversity. For here is an ode to modern day British entrepreneurial optimism, life is moving fast, fortunes are being made and lost, but let’s face it, the journey is where the thrill is at its most potent.
Brash and loud is not Audacity’s style; it is far more refined. This unisex fragrance oozes a level of confident subtle sophistication, with it’s aromatic, citrus qualities ascending from an oriental woody base. Audacity is quietly noticeable, daring and bold, but sees no need to shout about it’s merits; people take notice anyway.
No-tell Motel by Raconteur £155.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- black pepper
- cypress
- martini
- olives
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- unconventional
- woody
Olive fruit absolute is an unusual material for an amber perfume, and a surprisingly appealing one. It gives a salty, animalic nuance to this sheer blend of cypress and sandalwood, rubbing up nicely against the cinnamon character of Tasmanian mountain pepper.
Montabaco by Ormonde Jayne £295.00
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- black tea
- cardamom
- clary sage
- iso-e-super
- juniper
- sandalwood
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- green
- spicy
- woody
An ornate tobacco leather with a hint of intoxicating tobacco bloom, as well as fresh leaves.
Montabaco is part of the Four Corners of the Earth collection and represents Latin America, the land where tobacco originated.
The perfumer conjures the original jungle encounters between natives and the sailor-explorers (who were totally oblivious to the magic of tobacco at that point). This is a novel interpretation of a tobacco-themed perfume, invoking lush green shadows full of parrot cries, mysterious blooms, and adventure.
The elixir is also exceptionally concentrated, at 42%. Hence the 'intensivo' in the title.
Bamboo by NuWilds £80.00
- Key notes:
- cypress
- geranium
- green leaves
- lily-of-the-valley
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- green
Bamboo captures the tranquil greenness of spring and summer in Zhejiang — a vision of misty hills and swaying bamboo after the morning fog has lifted. The breeze carries fresh green leaves through a soft haze of lily of the valley, jasmine and geranium. A breath of earth is suggested by vetiver and patchouli, while ambergris and cypress wrap the scent in a warm, resinous calm.
Perfumer: Juan Liu
Misty Cypress Ash 青岚柏烬 by Zhiwuzhi 挚物志 £120.00
- Key notes:
- cypress
- damp earth accord
- incense
- petrichor
- vetiver
- wormwood
- Aromagroups:
- green
- woody
Misty Cypress Ash captures a mountain landscape with swirls of smoke rising from smoldering cypress branches amid the forest mist. Opens with an herbaceous, slightly bitter green haze of absinthe and wormwood, transitioning into a warm, spicy and woody heart of cypress and rich tobacco. Finally it settles into a comfortable, earthy and mineral-smoky finish with rooty vetiver and austere cedar.
Perfumer: Yang Liu
Osmanthus Noble by Exaltatum £130.00
- Key notes:
- aldehydes
- apricot
- labdanum
- osmanthus
- sandalwood
- suede
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- leather
This fragrance is inspired by love, drama and opulence of the famous painting by P. P. Rubens and the legend of Samson and Delilah. Osmanthus Noble is intense and has a strong personality and notes of Osmanthus, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine absolute flowers, spicy tobacco, warm amber and sandalwood.
At opening you can feel fresh, spicy and aldehydic notes blended with bergamot and mandarin that give vividness and intensity. The noble osmanthus absolute combined with an aromatic clary sage play together to form a soft suede accord. Tobacco absolute, delicious black cherry, saffron and tonka beans play an important role in creating a sensual atmosphere. Floral notes of jasmine sambac and ylang-ylang give vitality and bloom in the heart. In the dry down, oakmoss absolute, labdanum, sandalwood, smoky vetiver and animalic musks bring a spiritual feeling and allow the perfume to linger on the skin.
004 Gin Cologne by Bon Parfumeur £105.00
- Key notes:
- juniper
- mandarin
- tobacco
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
- green
Perfumer: Karine Dubreuil – Sereni
The fourth fragrance in the citrusy section of Bon Parfumeur’s library of perfume themes. This time it’s mandarin gin, juicy and green with a bit of spicy sweet tobacco in the background.
Fauno by Agatho £305.00
- Key notes:
- ambergris
- clary sage
- frankincense
- juniper
- leather
- smoke
- tobacco
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
In Fauno ancient fires reflect off the bronze statures of Roman deities depicting Bacchus feasting in company of fauns, satyrs and nymphs.
The perfume is a smoky echo of the Pompei mysteries lit with torches, perfumed with spicy incense and fragrant herbs.
Drakon by CARNER £209.00
- Key notes:
- cypress
- fir
- leather
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- leather
- woody
Blackish green, glistening and cool - like dragon's scales. An oakmoss beast.
Drakon is a full-on vintage fougere in a style we thought was extinct, appearing only in perfume legends. It's a bitter, powdery green leather which starts with punchy betel leaves, then slides into a resinous fir/cypress maze, finally coiling up on a bed of oakmoss.
About Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore by Chanel
- What makes Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore distinct from similar woody chypres?
- Sycomore is notable for its balanced combination of vetiver, cypress, and tobacco, which creates a smoky yet fresh woody chypre. Its use of aldehydes and violet adds brightness and subtle floral complexity, distinguishing it from other woody fragrances that may focus more heavily on spice or resinous notes.
- Are these fragrances exact matches to Les Exclusifs de Chanel Sycomore?
- No fragrance listed here is an exact match; each shares some key notes with Sycomore but differs in composition and character. These perfumes offer variations on the woody, smoky, and aromatic themes found in Sycomore, providing alternatives with unique twists.
- Which notes should I focus on to find fragrances similar to Sycomore?
- Focus on perfumes containing vetiver, cypress, tobacco, juniper, and sandalwood for a similar woody chypre experience. Aldehydes and spicy notes like black pepper also contribute to the brightness and complexity characteristic of Sycomore.









