Cypress Fig vs VIII Eight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
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.
VIII EightChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cypress Fig3/3
VIII Eight0/3
- 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 FigApolisVIII EightAzalea ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 14%Had 2%Want 84%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
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
0%Love
100%Like
0%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
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%
amber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody
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
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
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
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#66,980
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…
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 VIII Eight?
Cypress Fig takes 3 of 3 categories. Cypress Fig is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 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 VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cypress Fig or VIII Eight?
Cypress Fig lasts longest (Cypress Fig 72/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cypress Fig or VIII Eight?
Cypress Fig projects furthest (Cypress Fig 70/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cypress Fig and VIII Eight smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Geranium and Jasmine.
Is Cypress Fig or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?
Cypress Fig suits day or night wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cypress Fig and VIII Eight?
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. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
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