Fragrance comparison

Aqwindia vs Mediterranean Cypress

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 20 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

Aqwindia

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.6123 votes

Rank #55,199 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mediterranean Cypress

Angel Schlesser

4.1560 votes

Rank #30,051 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterranean Cypress takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aqwindia
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Cypress
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqwindia2/5

Mediterranean Cypress3/5

Ratings & consensus: Mediterranean Cypress
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqwindia
Sillage & projection: Aqwindia
Value for money: Mediterranean Cypress
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mediterranean Cypress

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AqwindiaPierre Guillaume Paris

Mediterranean CypressAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 9%Want 75%

4.15/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerMediterranean CypressRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

30%Like

26%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

35%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAqwindia

SillageAqwindia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMediterranean CypressBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic88%

vanilla77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

sweet42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

green60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Green TeaTonka BeanMintIris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotCardamomLavender

Heart

MintIrisJasmineGeranium

Base

CypressCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Mint and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night50

Spring84

Summer100

Fall42

Winter9

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex67

Women11

Men33

Unisex58

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,199

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,051

PerfumerAlexis Grugeon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMediterranean CypressHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqwindia by Pierre Guillaume Paris captures the crispness of a mountain morning. The fragrance mixes cool mint and earthy iris against a warm backdrop of tonka bean. It fits casual daytime wear for those who appreciate green, aromatic scents with a subtle, powdery finish.

Reviews →

Angel Schlesser Mediterranean Cypress opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot, fresh mint, and crushed cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, aromatic lavender and crisp geranium meet a dry cedar backbone. Natural cypress dominates the dry-down alongside soft sandalwood, giving the composition a clea…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqwindia or Mediterranean Cypress?

Mediterranean Cypress takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqwindia is rated 3.61/5 from 23 votes; Mediterranean Cypress is rated 4.15/5 from 60 votes. Choose Aqwindia for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Cypress for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqwindia or Mediterranean Cypress?

Aqwindia lasts longest (Aqwindia 66/100, Mediterranean Cypress 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqwindia or Mediterranean Cypress?

Aqwindia projects furthest (Aqwindia 64/100, Mediterranean Cypress 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqwindia and Mediterranean Cypress smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Mint and Iris.

Is Aqwindia or Mediterranean Cypress better for summer or winter?

Aqwindia suits daytime wear; Mediterranean Cypress suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqwindia and Mediterranean Cypress?

Aqwindia features Green Tea, Tonka Bean, Mint and Iris. Mediterranean Cypress has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Lavender, heart notes of Mint, Iris, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Cypress, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.