Fragrance comparison

Cypress Shade vs Mimosa

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 599 ratings analysed

Cypress Shade

The House of Oud

3.81402 votes

Rank #8,435 AromaticCitrus

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29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mimosa

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.12197 votes

Rank #15,679 Yellow FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mimosa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cypress Shade
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mimosa
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cypress Shade3/7

Mimosa4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mimosa
Community sentiment: Mimosa
Longevity: Cypress Shade
Sillage & projection: Cypress Shade
Value for money: Mimosa
Versatility: Mimosa
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cypress Shade

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cypress ShadeThe House of Oud

MimosaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 402 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 197 votes

Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%

Category winnerMimosaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

402 votes

43%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerMimosaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCypress Shade

SillageCypress Shade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMimosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

woody77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

yellow floral100%

powdery83%

floral65%

woody48%

sweet30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

MimosaMintCorianderPetitgrain

Base

VetiverCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

Bergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Mimosa

Base3 to 5 hours

Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mimosa and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mimosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer55

Fall47

Winter23

Day100

Night23

Category winnerMimosaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex64

Women22

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#15,679

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerCypress ShadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cypress Shade by The House of Oud brings the cool relief of shaded garden greenery on a warm afternoon. It opens with an invigorating burst of sparkling lemon, bright mandarin orange, and a touch of spicy star anise that wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals fresh garden mint, herbal pet…

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Mimosa by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright, airy yellow floral fragrance designed for uncomplicated daytime wear. The scent opens with a brisk splash of bergamot that quickly gives way to fluffy, sunlit mimosa blossoms. A delicate powdery texture defines the heart, giving the yellow flowers a soft, natural warm…

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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 Shade or Mimosa?

Mimosa takes 4 of 7 categories. Cypress Shade is rated 3.81/5 from 402 votes; Mimosa is rated 4.12/5 from 197 votes. Choose Cypress Shade for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mimosa for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cypress Shade or Mimosa?

Cypress Shade lasts longest (Cypress Shade 69/100, Mimosa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cypress Shade or Mimosa?

Cypress Shade projects furthest (Cypress Shade 64/100, Mimosa 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cypress Shade and Mimosa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mimosa and Cedar.

Is Cypress Shade or Mimosa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cypress Shade is the stronger pick. For winter, Mimosa is the stronger pick. Mimosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cypress Shade and Mimosa?

Cypress Shade has top notes of Star Anise, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Mint, Coriander and Petitgrain, a base of Vetiver and Cedar. Mimosa has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, a base of Cedar.