Cypress Fig vs Drunk Lovers
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Drunk Lovers takes 2 of 3 categories.
Cypress FigChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Drunk LoversChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cypress Fig1/3
Drunk Lovers2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Drunk Lovers
- Sillage & projection
- Cypress Fig
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Drunk Lovers
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cypress FigApolisDrunk LoversBORNTOSTANDOUT®Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 14%Had 2%Want 84%
4.09/ 5 · 880 votes
Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%
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
51%Love
26%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
665 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDrunk Lovers
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%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
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
CognacRed BerriesGrapefruitJuniperBergamotLemon
Heart
PepperGingerClary SageCypress
Base
VanillaAmberSandalwoodMuskBenzoinVirginian CedarCinnamonCardamom
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Juniper and Cypress. 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
Spring63
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#2,119
PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani
Launched—
Reviews66
Category winnerDrunk LoversHigher 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 →Drunk Lovers opens with a lively mix of citrus, red berries and a touch of cognac, then shifts into pepper, ginger and dry aromatic woods. The dry-down is smoother and warmer, with vanilla, amber and sandalwood softening the sharper edges. It reads as a spicy woody unisex scent with an evening tilt, especially if you …
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 Drunk Lovers?
Drunk Lovers takes 2 of 3 categories. Cypress Fig is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Drunk Lovers is rated 4.09/5 from 880 votes. Choose Cypress Fig for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Drunk Lovers for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Cypress Fig or Drunk Lovers?
Drunk Lovers lasts longest (Drunk Lovers 76/100, Cypress Fig 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cypress Fig or Drunk Lovers?
Cypress Fig projects furthest (Cypress Fig 70/100, Drunk Lovers 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cypress Fig and Drunk Lovers smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Juniper and Cypress.
Is Cypress Fig or Drunk Lovers better for summer or winter?
Cypress Fig suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cypress Fig and Drunk Lovers?
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. Drunk Lovers has top notes of Cognac, Red Berries, Grapefruit and Juniper, heart notes of Pepper, Ginger, Clary Sage and Cypress, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Musk.
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