Cypress Cedar vs Emerald Rain
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cypress Cedar takes 6 of 7 categories.
Cypress CedarChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Emerald RainChoose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cypress Cedar6/7
Emerald Rain1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cypress Cedar
- Community sentiment
- Cypress Cedar
- Longevity
- Cypress Cedar
- Sillage & projection
- Cypress Cedar
- Value for money
- Cypress Cedar
- Versatility
- Emerald Rain
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cypress Cedar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cypress CedarBanana RepublicEmerald RainSkylarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 406 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%
Category winnerCypress CedarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
50%Like
11%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate
406 votes
36%Love
48%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerCypress CedarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCypress Cedar
SillageCypress Cedar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCypress CedarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
earthy44%
green30%
aromatic100%
aquatic92%
woody84%
earthy77%
fresh spicy69%
green61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bitter OrangePink PepperMint
Heart
CedarRhubarbBlack Pepper
Base
CypressVetiverMossPatchouliMusk
Top15-30 mins
Rain NotesPear BlossomFern
Heart2-3 hrs
MintMossDaylilyPink Pepper
Base4-6 hrs
SandalowoodMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mint, Vetiver and Moss. Durations are only published for Emerald Rain, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall0
Winter31
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer60
Fall47
Winter20
Day100
Night14
Category winnerEmerald RainMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,340
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews60
Overall rank#37,228
PerfumerSarah Horowitz
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerCypress CedarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBanana Republic Cypress Cedar starts with a crisp, bitter orange and sharp pink pepper kick. Mint provides a cool undercurrent that keeps the opening bright. As the fragrance settles, dry cedar and earthy vetiver become the main focus, backed by a soft mossy base. It smells like a fresh coniferous forest after a morni…
Reviews →Emerald Rain by Skylar captures the refreshing, restorative scent of a sudden spring cloudburst sweeping across a lush backyard garden. The fragrance opens with a cooling blast of atmospheric rain notes, green fern fronds, and the sweet, watery nectar of freshly opened pear blossom. As the wet morning mist settles int…
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 Cedar or Emerald Rain?
Cypress Cedar takes 6 of 7 categories. Cypress Cedar is rated 4.19/5 from 406 votes; Emerald Rain is rated 4.12/5 from 25 votes. Choose Cypress Cedar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Emerald Rain for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cypress Cedar or Emerald Rain?
They last about the same: Cypress Cedar 56/100, Emerald Rain 55/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Cypress Cedar or Emerald Rain?
Cypress Cedar projects furthest (Cypress Cedar 52/100, Emerald Rain 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cypress Cedar and Emerald Rain smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mint, Vetiver and Moss.
Is Cypress Cedar or Emerald Rain better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cypress Cedar is the stronger pick. For winter, Cypress Cedar is the stronger pick. Emerald Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cypress Cedar and Emerald Rain?
Cypress Cedar has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Cedar, Rhubarb and Black Pepper, a base of Cypress, Vetiver, Moss and Patchouli. Emerald Rain has top notes of Rain Notes, Pear Blossom and Fern, heart notes of Mint, Moss, Daylily and Pink Pepper, a base of Sandalowood, Musk and Vetiver.
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