chypre

/ ʃiprə /

noun

1. a perfume made from sandalwood

Word History and Origins

Origin of chypre¹

literally: Cyprus, where it perhaps originated

Example Sentences

The air was full of the scent of "Chypre," a perfume then very fashionable and which Sophy disliked.

From Project Gutenberg

A faint scent of chypre from Petticoat's cigarette as he alit.

From Project Gutenberg