Best Sycomore Eau de Parfum by Chanel Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
Sycomore Eau de Parfum by Chanel is a woody chypre fragrance defined by a smoky vetiver base intertwined with fresh cypress and juniper. It opens with crisp aldehydes and a peppery spice from black and pink pepper, balanced by violet and a subtle tobacco warmth. Those drawn to Sycomore’s blend of refined smokiness and aromatic woodiness should consider fragrances emphasising vetiver, cypress, juniper, and sandalwood for a similar character.
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.»
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.
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.
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
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.
Santal by Floris £100.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- black pepper
- cardamom
- cedarwood
- cloves
- frankincense
- nutmeg
- sandalwood
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
Santal takes its inspiration from a Sandalwood fragrance originally created in the 1800s which has then been given a distinctive contemporary edge.
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.
Giardinodiercole by Agatho £305.00
- Key notes:
- black pepper
- cashmeran
- cedarwood
- juniper
- lavender
- patchouli
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
- woody
It is the energy of myth and the elegance of the garden that inspire a refined and vigorous essence.
Bergamot and juniper berries become full-bodied on a carpet of incense, fading into the persistent fascination of oriental wood.
The presence of a marble Hercules in the garden of the perfumer’s house, triumph of courage and immortality, elevates to myth the creations of Agatho and the Giardinodiercole becomes a perfume.
Gravitation by MINT £170.00
- Key notes:
- juniper
- lime
- tequila
- vetiver
- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
- citrusy
- green
- woody
Perfumer: Chris Maurice
Nothing if not sensually refreshing. A sparkling aromatic warmth created by juniper, bergamot and grapefruit is paired with bright floral marigold, sweet musk and the boozy tones of tequila for a luminous edge. Think golden hour sundowners in one truly seductive scent.
About Sycomore Eau de Parfum by Chanel
- How does Sycomore Eau de Parfum differ from the fragrances on this list?
- Sycomore is distinguished by its combination of smoky vetiver and aldehydic freshness paired with violet and a refined tobacco note. While the listed fragrances share key woody and spicy elements, none replicate its aldehyde brightness or violet facets, offering instead variations on the woody, spicy, and aromatic themes.
- What makes Sycomore Eau de Parfum a woody chypre fragrance?
- Sycomore’s woody chypre classification arises from its vetiver and sandalwood base combined with the fresh, aromatic qualities of cypress and juniper. The chypre aspect is enhanced by the presence of aldehydes and violet, which add brightness and a subtle floral lift.
- Which shared notes are most important when seeking a fragrance similar to Sycomore?
- Vetiver, cypress, juniper, and sandalwood are central to Sycomore’s scent profile and key when looking for similar fragrances. Black and pink pepper contribute to its spicy character, while tobacco adds depth and warmth.









