Fragrance comparison

Cy vs Ancient Forest

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

4 wins

Zanini

3.9516 votes

Rank #18,236 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Ancient Forest

Scents of Man

3.8010 votes

Rank #54,816 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cy takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cy
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Ancient Forest
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cy4/4

Ancient Forest0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CyZanini

Ancient ForestScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

Category winnerCyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

50%Love

10%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCy

SillageCy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

fresh spicy60%

amber50%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Carnation leavesCarnationCedarwoodGentianaCabreuvaDianthusAmbretteCypressMimosaPepperAmyrisMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

White SandalwoodCypressYuzuPine TreeFirBergamotBasilVetiverCardamomFennelAgarwood (Oud)Atlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,236

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#54,816

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cy by Zanini is an oriental spicy fragrance built around a dry, green carnation theme. It wears with a rustic, clay-like warmth that feels grounded and artistic. Ideal for autumn afternoons, it balances peppery heat with quiet, balsamic resins.

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Ancient Forest by Scents of Man captures the raw, cool spirit of a woodland morning. Notes of bergamot and juniper strike a sharp, bracing opening, while cypress and smoky myrrh ground the scent in earthy depth. It suits anyone seeking an atmospheric, forest-inspired daily fragrance that balances crisp, green freshnes…

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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, Cy or Ancient Forest?

Cy takes 4 of 4 categories. Cy is rated 3.95/5 from 16 votes; Ancient Forest is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Cy for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Ancient Forest for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cy or Ancient Forest?

Cy lasts longest (Cy 73/100, Ancient Forest 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cy or Ancient Forest?

Cy projects furthest (Cy 69/100, Ancient Forest 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cy and Ancient Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress.

Is Cy or Ancient Forest better for summer or winter?

Ancient Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cy and Ancient Forest?

Cy features Carnation leaves, Carnation, Cedarwood, Gentiana and Cabreuva. Ancient Forest features White Sandalwood, Cypress, Yuzu, Pine Tree and Fir.