Fragrance comparison

Cypress vs Aroma VII

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cypress

Max Philip

3.7524 votes

Rank #43,598 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Aroma VII

Aurora Scents

4.006 votes

Rank #58,731 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cypress takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cypress
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aroma VII
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cypress3/4

Aroma VII1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CypressMax Philip

Aroma VIIAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 43%Had 20%Want 37%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCypress

SillageCypress

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value69

Category winnerAroma VIIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

earthy30%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

fresh65%

earthy56%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressBergamot

Heart

JuniperPepperViolet

Base

VetiverSandalwood

Top

VetiverTobaccoCypress

Heart

JuniperSandalwoodSpices

Base

AldehydesVioletPink Pepper

InformationalShared notesCypress, Juniper, Violet 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

Spring60

Summer50

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night29

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex58

Women11

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,731

PerfumerM.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCypressHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cypress opens with a brisk mix of bergamot and green cypress, then settles into a dry, aromatic woods profile with juniper, pepper, and a soft violet touch. Vetiver and sandalwood keep it grounded. It reads crisp, foresty, and quietly elegant rather than loud. If you like fresh woody scents with an earthy, rain-on-tre…

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Aroma VII by Aurora Scents is a woody aromatic fragrance featuring a complex profile of vetiver, tobacco, and cypress. This 2020 release balances earthy tones with spicy undertones, making it a versatile choice for daily wear in temperate weather. It delivers a structured, grounded presence for men who appreciate refi…

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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 or Aroma VII?

Cypress takes 3 of 4 categories. Cypress is rated 3.75/5 from 24 votes; Aroma VII is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Cypress for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aroma VII for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cypress or Aroma VII?

They last about the same: Cypress 67/100, Aroma VII 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cypress or Aroma VII?

Cypress projects furthest (Cypress 52/100, Aroma VII 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cypress and Aroma VII smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper, Violet and Vetiver.

Is Cypress or Aroma VII better for summer or winter?

Cypress suits daytime wear; Aroma VII suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cypress and Aroma VII?

Cypress has top notes of Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Pepper and Violet, a base of Vetiver and Sandalwood. Aroma VII has top notes of Vetiver, Tobacco and Cypress, heart notes of Juniper, Sandalwood and Spices, a base of Aldehydes, Violet and Pink Pepper.