Fragrance comparison

Cygnus vs Eragon

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

Cygnus

Zlaza

5.001 votes

Rank #39,953 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Eragon

Parfums de Marly

3.28211 votes

Rank #16,413 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cygnus
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Eragon
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cygnus2/4

Eragon2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CygnusZlaza

EragonParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.28/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

32%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

25%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityEragon

SillageCygnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value10

Category winnerCygnusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

cinnamon77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ginger flowerBergamotCardamomIncenseDavana

Heart

Tonka BeanCinnamonLavender

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinVetiverAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

CardamomMandarinBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonCypriolDavana

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanTonka BeanLeatherPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Davana and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Eragon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men49

Unisex42

Women9

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 21%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,953

PerfumerIrene Farmachidi

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#16,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews77

Category winnerEragonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cygnus opens with a spiced amber profile, cardamom, incense and ginger flower brightened by bergamot and davana. As it settles, tonka, cinnamon and lavender soften the edges before sandalwood, benzoin, amber and musk take over. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys warm, aromatic woods with a lightly powdery fini…

Reviews →

Parfums de Marly Eragon is a dense, warm spicy oriental woody scent that balances zesty citrus against decadent gourmand sweetness. The first spray reveals sharp bergamot and juicy mandarin paired with a prickly dash of green cardamom. Give it ten minutes. The citrus lifts away rapidly, clearing room for sweet davana …

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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, Cygnus or Eragon?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cygnus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Eragon is rated 3.28/5 from 211 votes. Choose Cygnus for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Eragon for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cygnus or Eragon?

Eragon lasts longest (Eragon 66/100, Cygnus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cygnus or Eragon?

Cygnus projects furthest (Cygnus 75/100, Eragon 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cygnus and Eragon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Davana and Tonka Bean.

Is Cygnus or Eragon better for summer or winter?

Cygnus suits day or night wear; Eragon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cygnus and Eragon?

Cygnus has top notes of Ginger flower, Bergamot, Cardamom and Incense, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Cinnamon and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vetiver and Amber. Eragon has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cypriol and Davana, a base of Vanilla Bean, Tonka Bean, Leather and Patchouli.