Fragrance comparison

Cypress Cedar vs Mawj Moscow Mule

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 795 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cypress Cedar

Banana Republic

4.19406 votes

Rank #3,273 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Mawj Moscow Mule

PARIS CORNER

4.14389 votes

Rank #4,347 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cypress Cedar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cypress Cedar
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.
Mawj Moscow Mule
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cypress Cedar4/7

Mawj Moscow Mule3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cypress Cedar
Community sentiment: Cypress Cedar
Longevity: Mawj Moscow Mule
Sillage & projection: Mawj Moscow Mule
Value for money: Mawj Moscow Mule
Versatility: Cypress Cedar
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 Republic

Mawj Moscow MulePARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 389 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerCypress CedarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

50%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

406 votes

50%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

389 votes

Category winnerCypress CedarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMawj Moscow Mule

SillageMawj Moscow Mule

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMawj Moscow MuleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

earthy44%

green30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh53%

woody42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangePink PepperMint

Heart

CedarRhubarbBlack Pepper

Base

CypressVetiverMossPatchouliMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

GingerLemonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

MintCypress

Base4 to 6 hours

Moss

InformationalShared notesMint, Cypress and Moss. Durations are only published for Mawj Moscow Mule, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer100

Fall27

Winter10

Day100

Night27

Category winnerCypress CedarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex24

Women1

Men72

Unisex27

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#4,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerCypress CedarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Banana 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…

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Mawj Moscow Mule by PARIS CORNER takes inspiration from the classic copper-mug drink, delivering a sharp citrus and spice profile designed for warm weather. The fragrance opens with a punchy blend of zesty lemon, bright bergamot, and spicy ginger, giving it an immediate effervescent bite. As the initial burst settles,…

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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 Cedar or Mawj Moscow Mule?

Cypress Cedar takes 4 of 7 categories. Cypress Cedar is rated 4.19/5 from 406 votes; Mawj Moscow Mule is rated 4.14/5 from 389 votes. Choose Cypress Cedar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Mawj Moscow Mule for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cypress Cedar or Mawj Moscow Mule?

Mawj Moscow Mule lasts longest (Mawj Moscow Mule 69/100, Cypress Cedar 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cypress Cedar or Mawj Moscow Mule?

Mawj Moscow Mule projects furthest (Mawj Moscow Mule 55/100, Cypress Cedar 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cypress Cedar and Mawj Moscow Mule smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Cypress and Moss.

Is Cypress Cedar or Mawj Moscow Mule better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mawj Moscow Mule is the stronger pick. For winter, Cypress Cedar is the stronger pick. Mawj Moscow Mule suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cypress Cedar and Mawj Moscow Mule?

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. Mawj Moscow Mule has top notes of Ginger, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Mint and Cypress, a base of Moss.