Fragrance comparison

Cypress vs Iris Ardent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cypress

Max Philip

3.7524 votes

Rank #43,598 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Iris Ardent

Molinard

3.4043 votes

Rank #21,600 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cypress takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cypress
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Iris Ardent
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cypress4/5

Iris Ardent1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CypressMax Philip

Iris ArdentMolinard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 43%Had 20%Want 37%

3.40/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerCypressRating 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

21%Love

35%Like

21%Ok

9%Dislike

14%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityCypress

SillageCypress

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value52

Category winnerCypressBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

earthy30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

iris77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match56%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

JuniperCypressAngelicaMandarin

Heart

IrisIncenseViolet LeavesPepper

Base

LeatherVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Juniper, 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

Spring100

Summer25

Fall88

Winter81

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex58

Women11

Men35

Unisex35

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#21,600

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerIris ArdentHigher 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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Molinard Iris Ardent puts a smoky, aromatic spin on classic iris root. Opening with a sharp burst of fresh cypress, bitter juniper berry, and juicy mandarin, the fragrance quickly settles into a rich core of powdery violet leaves and frankincense. As it warms on the skin, smooth suede leather, earthy vetiver, and clea…

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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 Iris Ardent?

Cypress takes 4 of 5 categories. Cypress is rated 3.75/5 from 24 votes; Iris Ardent is rated 3.40/5 from 43 votes. Choose Cypress for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Iris Ardent for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cypress or Iris Ardent?

Cypress lasts longest (Cypress 67/100, Iris Ardent 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cypress or Iris Ardent?

Cypress projects furthest (Cypress 52/100, Iris Ardent 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cypress and Iris Ardent smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Juniper, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Cypress or Iris Ardent better for summer or winter?

Cypress suits daytime wear; Iris Ardent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cypress and Iris Ardent?

Cypress has top notes of Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Pepper and Violet, a base of Vetiver and Sandalwood. Iris Ardent has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Angelica and Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Incense, Violet Leaves and Pepper, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.