Cypress Fig vs Blom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cypress Fig takes 3 of 3 categories.
Cypress FigChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
BlomChoose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cypress Fig3/3
Blom0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cypress Fig
- Sillage & projection
- Cypress Fig
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cypress Fig
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cypress FigApolisBlomAqualisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 14%Had 2%Want 84%
3.71/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
63%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
24%Love
47%Like
18%Ok
0%Dislike
12%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCypress Fig
SillageCypress Fig
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
citrus74%
fruity65%
sweet56%
floral100%
powdery92%
woody84%
fruity77%
white floral69%
citrus61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lemon VerbenaGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
FigGeraniumJuniperJasmine
Base
VetiverCypressHayViolet LeafBourbon VanillaSandalwoodAmber
Top
Black CurrantGardeniaFloral NotesGrapefruitCassisGreen NotesBergamotNeroli
Heart
MagnoliaPowdery NotesJasmineRoseGeranium
Base
Bourbon VanillaCashmere WoodWhite MuskAmberVetiverCedar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall38
Winter25
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,314
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#46,392
PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerCypress FigHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCypress Fig opens with crisp lemon verbena, tart grapefruit, and bergamot before settling into earthy cypress and dried fig. Green juniper berries and sharp geranium cut through the initial sweetness, preventing the fruit from turning syrupy. As the fragrance warms on skin, a sturdy base of vetiver, cured hay, and cre…
Reviews →Blom by Aqualis opens with a tart burst of black currant, green cassis, and bitter grapefruit, immediately framed by gardenia and neroli. As the citrus brightness settles, a heart of magnolia, rose, and white jasmine emerges, wrapped in clean powdery notes. The dry-down relies on cashmere wood, bourbon vanilla, and wh…
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 Fig or Blom?
Cypress Fig takes 3 of 3 categories. Cypress Fig is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Blom is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose Cypress Fig for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Blom for a floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cypress Fig or Blom?
Cypress Fig lasts longest (Cypress Fig 72/100, Blom 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cypress Fig or Blom?
Cypress Fig projects furthest (Cypress Fig 70/100, Blom 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cypress Fig and Blom smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.
Is Cypress Fig or Blom better for summer or winter?
Cypress Fig suits day or night wear; Blom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cypress Fig and Blom?
Cypress Fig has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig, Geranium, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Cypress, Hay and Violet Leaf. Blom has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Floral Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, Powdery Notes, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Cashmere Wood, White Musk and Amber.
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