Fragrance comparison

Cypress vs Cariddi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cypress

Max Philip

3.7524 votes

Rank #43,598 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Cariddi

Acqua degli Dei

4.147 votes

Rank #44,524 WoodyCitrus

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.
Cariddi
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cypress3/4

Cariddi1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cypress
Sillage & projection: Cypress
Value for money: Cariddi
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

CariddiAcqua degli Dei

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 43%Had 20%Want 37%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

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

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCypress

SillageCypress

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCariddiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

earthy30%

woody100%

citrus83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match68%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressBergamot

Heart

JuniperPepperViolet

Base

VetiverSandalwood

Top

BergamotLemonMandarin OrangeCypress

Heart

PepperLavenderWild Lavender

Base

CedarVetiverSandalwoodGuaiac WoodIncense

InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Pepper 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

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex58

Women11

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Cariddi by Acqua degli Dei is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for women and men. Cariddi was launched in 2019. Top notes are Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Cypress; middle notes are Pepper, Lavender and Wild Lavender; base notes are Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Incense.

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 or Cariddi?

Cypress takes 3 of 4 categories. Cypress is rated 3.75/5 from 24 votes; Cariddi is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cypress for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cariddi for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cypress or Cariddi?

Cypress lasts longest (Cypress 67/100, Cariddi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cypress or Cariddi?

Cypress projects furthest (Cypress 52/100, Cariddi 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cypress and Cariddi smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Cypress or Cariddi better for summer or winter?

Cypress suits daytime wear; Cariddi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cypress and Cariddi?

Cypress has top notes of Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Pepper and Violet, a base of Vetiver and Sandalwood. Cariddi has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Cypress, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender and Wild Lavender, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.