Fragrance comparison

Cypress + Watery Jasmine vs Noir Gem

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cypress + Watery Jasmine

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #44,690 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Noir Gem

I-Scents Premium

3.5010 votes

Rank #60,161 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cypress + Watery Jasmine takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cypress + Watery Jasmine
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Noir Gem
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cypress + Watery Jasmine4/5

Noir Gem1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cypress + Watery Jasmine
Sillage & projection: Cypress + Watery Jasmine
Value for money: Noir Gem
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Cypress + Watery Jasmine
Fragranxe ranking: Cypress + Watery Jasmine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cypress + Watery JasmineTuoksu

Noir GemI-Scents Premium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 24%

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

20%Love

20%Like

50%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCypress + Watery Jasmine

SillageCypress + Watery Jasmine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value86

Category winnerNoir GemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

white floral44%

salty30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · 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

Top15-30 mins

RosemaryArtemisiaLavenderBasilLimeBergamotLemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

CloveCinnamonJuniperJasmineAngelicaCorianderAbsinthe

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherAmberPatchouliOakmossVetiverPine needlesResinFir

Category winnerCypress + Watery JasmineLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCypress + Watery JasmineHigher 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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Noir Gem by I-Scents Premium opens with an aggressive burst of cold mint, bitter artemisia, and crushed rosemary. Within three minutes, the sharp alcohol flash recedes, revealing a brisk barbershop heart driven by soapy lavender and warm cinnamon. The composition smells distinctly classic. It recalls the assertive aro…

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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 Noir Gem?

Cypress + Watery Jasmine takes 4 of 5 categories. Cypress + Watery Jasmine is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Noir Gem is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Cypress + Watery Jasmine for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Noir Gem for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cypress + Watery Jasmine or Noir Gem?

Cypress + Watery Jasmine lasts longest (Cypress + Watery Jasmine 60/100, Noir Gem 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cypress + Watery Jasmine or Noir Gem?

Cypress + Watery Jasmine projects furthest (Cypress + Watery Jasmine 50/100, Noir Gem 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cypress + Watery Jasmine and Noir Gem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Mint and Fir.

Is Cypress + Watery Jasmine or Noir Gem better for summer or winter?

Cypress + Watery Jasmine suits daytime wear; Noir Gem suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cypress + Watery Jasmine and Noir Gem?

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. Noir Gem has top notes of Rosemary, Artemisia, Lavender and Basil, heart notes of Clove, Cinnamon, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Patchouli and Oakmoss.