Fragrance comparison

Cypress + Watery Jasmine vs Higher Black

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Cypress + Watery Jasmine

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #44,690 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Higher Black

Dior · 2002

4.3560 votes

Rank #10,179 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Higher Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cypress + Watery Jasmine
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Higher Black
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cypress + Watery Jasmine0/4

Higher Black3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Higher Black
Sillage & projection: Higher Black
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Higher Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cypress + Watery JasmineTuoksu

Higher BlackDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.35/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 20%Had 16%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

53%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityHigher Black

SillageHigher Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

white floral44%

salty30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea SaltCypress

Heart2-4 hrs

RosemaryBambooMint

Base6-8+ hrs

Jasmine SambacCedarFir

Top

PeachMintPearAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CypressSpicesRosemary

Base

Pear WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Rosemary and Mint. Durations are only published for Cypress + Watery Jasmine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall83

Winter38

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 9%

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,179

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin, Olivier Pescheux

Launched2002

Reviews7

Category winnerHigher BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuoksu Cypress + Watery Jasmine offers a refreshing break from generic blue colognes. It opens with an invigorating blast of sea salt and resinous green cypress, evoking wind whipping across a rugged coastline. That initial herbal shock softens as cool mint, green rosemary, and watery bamboo filter into the midsection…

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Dior Higher Black opens with a clean, energizing splash of crisp green pear, chilled mint, and bright Amalfi lemon mixed with juicy peach. As the lively fruit notes settle on skin, earthy cypress and fragrant garden rosemary take over, giving the scent a brisk herbal backbone with a pinch of peppery spice. The drydown…

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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 + Watery Jasmine or Higher Black?

Higher Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Cypress + Watery Jasmine is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Higher Black is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes. Choose Cypress + Watery Jasmine for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Higher Black for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cypress + Watery Jasmine or Higher Black?

Higher Black lasts longest (Higher Black 76/100, Cypress + Watery Jasmine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cypress + Watery Jasmine or Higher Black?

Higher Black projects furthest (Higher Black 72/100, Cypress + Watery Jasmine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cypress + Watery Jasmine and Higher Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Rosemary and Mint.

Is Cypress + Watery Jasmine or Higher Black better for summer or winter?

Cypress + Watery Jasmine suits daytime wear; Higher Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cypress + Watery Jasmine and Higher Black?

Cypress + Watery Jasmine has top notes of Sea Salt and Cypress, heart notes of Rosemary, Bamboo and Mint, a base of Jasmine Sambac, Cedar and Fir. Higher Black has top notes of Peach, Mint, Pear and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Cypress, Spices and Rosemary, a base of Pear Wood and Musk.