Cypress vs Midnight in Melbourne
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Midnight in Melbourne takes 5 of 5 categories.
CypressChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Midnight in MelbourneChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cypress0/5
Midnight in Melbourne5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Midnight in Melbourne
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Midnight in Melbourne
- Sillage & projection
- Midnight in Melbourne
- Value for money
- Midnight in Melbourne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Midnight in Melbourne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CypressMax PhilipMidnight in MelbourneBujairamiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 43%Had 20%Want 37%
3.87/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 24%Had 12%Want 64%
Category winnerMidnight in MelbourneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
39%Love
30%Like
17%Ok
4%Dislike
9%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMidnight in Melbourne
SillageMidnight in Melbourne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMidnight in MelbourneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody83%
fresh spicy65%
citrus48%
earthy30%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
warm spicy58%
amber44%
citrus30%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CypressBergamot
Heart
JuniperPepperViolet
Base
VetiverSandalwood
Top
CognacJuniperRed BerriesBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
PepperClary SageCardamomCypressGinger
Base
Precious WoodsAmberCedarwoodVanillaVetiver
InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Juniper and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer50
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer62
Fall69
Winter85
Day91
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#43,598
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#24,216
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerMidnight in MelbourneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCypress 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 →Bujairami Midnight in Melbourne opens with a rich pour of cognac and tart red berries, lifted by bright bergamot. The scent quickly deepens into cardamom and cypress before settling into a warm base of cedarwood, amber, and vanilla. It is built for cool evening wear, whether you are grabbing drinks in a dimly lit bar …
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 Midnight in Melbourne?
Midnight in Melbourne takes 5 of 5 categories. Cypress is rated 3.75/5 from 24 votes; Midnight in Melbourne is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Cypress for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Midnight in Melbourne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cypress or Midnight in Melbourne?
Midnight in Melbourne lasts longest (Midnight in Melbourne 74/100, Cypress 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cypress or Midnight in Melbourne?
Midnight in Melbourne projects furthest (Midnight in Melbourne 63/100, Cypress 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cypress and Midnight in Melbourne smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Juniper and Pepper.
Is Cypress or Midnight in Melbourne better for summer or winter?
Cypress suits daytime wear; Midnight in Melbourne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cypress and Midnight in Melbourne?
Cypress has top notes of Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Pepper and Violet, a base of Vetiver and Sandalwood. Midnight in Melbourne has top notes of Cognac, Juniper, Red Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Cypress, a base of Precious Woods, Amber, Cedarwood and Vanilla.
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