Cypress & Fig vs Norell II
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cypress & Fig takes 1 of 1 categories.
Cypress & FigChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Norell IIChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cypress & Fig1/1
Norell II0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cypress & Fig
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cypress & FigMithNorell IINorellWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
83%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
earthy69%
green61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
green77%
earthy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerMintCoriander
Heart
FigCypressFig Leaf
Base
VanillaAmberVetiverOakmossCedarMusk
Top
AldehydesGalbanumBergamotMintCoriander
Heart
MarigoldBulgarian RoseGeraniumJasmineSpicesFloral NotesTuberose
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherMuskAmberVanilla
InformationalShared notesMint, Coriander, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,615
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#51,607
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCypress & FigHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCypress & 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…
Reviews →Norell II opens with a sharp flash of green galbanum, crisp bergamot, and soapy aldehydes. As the initial fizz clears, marigold and Bulgarian rose emerge alongside a mossy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle civet. Built for cool autumn evenings and crisp winter air, it fits formal dinners or quiet nights when you wa…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Cypress & Fig or Norell II?
Cypress & Fig takes 1 of 1 categories. Cypress & Fig is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Norell II is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cypress & Fig for a woody and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Norell II for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Do Cypress & Fig and Norell II smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Mint, Coriander, Vanilla and Amber.
Is Cypress & Fig or Norell II better for summer or winter?
Cypress & Fig suits daytime wear; Norell II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cypress & Fig and Norell II?
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. Norell II has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Marigold, Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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