Fragrance comparison

Cy vs Fitnessence

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

4 wins

Zanini

3.9516 votes

Rank #18,236 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Fitnessence

House of Matriarch

3.4427 votes

Rank #56,428 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Fitnessence
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cy4/4

Fitnessence0/4

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

FitnessenceHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

3.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

Category winnerCyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

30%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

30%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityCy

SillageCy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value83

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%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh 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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafShisoKhellaClovesBasilGalbanumCorianderAtlas Cedar

Heart2-4 hrs

SpruceCypressTurmericCoffeeLavenderTexas CedarBarberryGreen Tea

Base6-8+ hrs

GinkgoImmortelleYohimbeSandalwoodGingerAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumMyrrh

InformationalShared notesCypress and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Fitnessence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,236

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#56,428

PerfumerChristi Meshell

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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Fitnessence by House of Matriarch delivers an invigorating blast of crushed herbs and dry evergreen forest. The first spray snaps with sharp bay leaf, peppery shiso, and pungent basil before softening into brisk spruce needles and earthy green tea. It smells like stepping into a cold cedar grove after an intense trail…

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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 Fitnessence?

Cy takes 4 of 4 categories. Cy is rated 3.95/5 from 16 votes; Fitnessence is rated 3.44/5 from 27 votes. Choose Cy for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Fitnessence for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cy or Fitnessence?

Cy lasts longest (Cy 73/100, Fitnessence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cy or Fitnessence?

Cy projects furthest (Cy 69/100, Fitnessence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cy and Fitnessence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress and Myrrh.

Is Cy or Fitnessence better for summer or winter?

Fitnessence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cy and Fitnessence?

Cy features Carnation leaves, Carnation, Cedarwood, Gentiana and Cabreuva. Fitnessence has top notes of Bay Leaf, Shiso, Khella and Cloves, heart notes of Spruce, Cypress, Turmeric and Coffee, a base of Ginkgo, Immortelle, Yohimbe and Sandalwood.