Fragrance comparison

Cypress Fig vs Next

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cypress Fig

Apolis

4.388 votes

Rank #32,511 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Parfum THE LAB

3.001 votes

Rank #61,915 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cypress Fig takes 3 of 3 categories.

Cypress Fig
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Next
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cypress Fig3/3

Next0/3

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 FigApolis

NextParfum THE LAB

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 84%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityCypress Fig

SillageCypress Fig

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

fruity65%

sweet56%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon VerbenaGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

FigGeraniumJuniperJasmine

Base

VetiverCypressHayViolet LeafBourbon VanillaSandalwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Bay LeafFig

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarVetiverMuskTobaccoHay

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Fig, Vetiver and Hay. Durations are only published for Next, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,511

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCypress FigHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cypress 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 →

Next by Parfum THE LAB brings a crisp, earthy balance to daily wear, opening with a bright splash of sunlit bergamot that quickly meets sweet fig fruit and herbal bay leaf. As the initial freshness settles, the heart reveals rich cedarwood and grassy vetiver, wrapped in warm blonde tobacco and dried sweet hay. Clean m…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cypress Fig or Next?

Cypress Fig takes 3 of 3 categories. Cypress Fig is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; Next is rated 3.00/5 from 1 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 Next for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cypress Fig or Next?

Cypress Fig lasts longest (Cypress Fig 72/100, Next 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cypress Fig or Next?

Cypress Fig projects furthest (Cypress Fig 70/100, Next 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cypress Fig and Next smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fig, Vetiver and Hay.

Is Cypress Fig or Next better for summer or winter?

Cypress Fig suits day or night wear; Next suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cypress Fig and Next?

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. Next has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Fig, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Musk and Tobacco.