Fragrance comparison

Cypress & Fig vs Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

Cypress & Fig

Mith

3.836 votes

Rank #45,615 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,137 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Man takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cypress & Fig
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Cypress & Fig1/3

Man2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cypress & FigMith

ManJudith Williams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

83%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityMan

SillageCypress & Fig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerMintCoriander

Heart

FigCypressFig Leaf

Base

VanillaAmberVetiverOakmossCedarMusk

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Coriander, Amber and Vetiver. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#25,137

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cypress & Fig opens with a brief hit of minty ginger that some wearers find medicinal, then settles into a sweeter fig heart with amber, vanilla, and soft earthy-green touches underneath. It reads more fruity woody than sharply aromatic, with an intimate trail, solid value, and a daytime profile that suits spring espe…

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Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cypress & Fig or Man?

Man takes 2 of 3 categories. Cypress & Fig is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes. Choose Cypress & Fig for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Cypress & Fig or Man?

Man lasts longest (Man 60/100, Cypress & Fig 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cypress & Fig or Man?

Cypress & Fig projects furthest (Cypress & Fig 47/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cypress & Fig and Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Mint, Coriander, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Cypress & Fig or Man better for summer or winter?

Cypress & Fig suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cypress & Fig and Man?

Cypress & Fig has top notes of Ginger, Mint and Coriander, heart notes of Fig, Cypress and Fig Leaf, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.