Fragrance comparison

Cyrano vs The Bug

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 255 ratings analysed

Cyrano

Naso Di Raza

4.0729 votes

Rank #37,135 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Bug

Lush

3.74226 votes

Rank #11,444 AromaticBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Bug takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cyrano
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
The Bug
Choose it for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Cyrano3/7

The Bug4/7

Ratings & consensus: Cyrano
Community sentiment: Cyrano
Longevity: The Bug
Sillage & projection: The Bug
Value for money: The Bug
Versatility: Cyrano
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Bug

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CyranoNaso Di Raza

The BugLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

3.74/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 41%

Category winnerCyranoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

28%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

Category winnerCyranoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityThe Bug

SillageThe Bug

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value52

Category winnerThe BugBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

patchouli61%

aromatic100%

balsamic90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

woody50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

elemiBlack PepperVirginia CedarPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SaffronLabdanumMuskSandalwoodPink PepperAmyrisMadagascar Vanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

elemiGalbanumBlack PepperLabdanumSandalwoodTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared noteselemi, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day93

Night100

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCyranoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men18

Unisex76

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,444

PerfumerMark Constantine, Simon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerThe BugHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cyrano leans dry, woody and spicy, with pepper, elemi and bergamot giving it a brisk opening before tobacco, resins and smooth woods take over. The vanilla and caramel facets look present on paper, but this reads more aromatic and balsamic than openly sweet. It suits someone who enjoys structured woody ambers with a s…

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Lush The Bug leans sharp, resinous, and green from the first spray. Galbanum and black pepper give it a brisk, slightly confrontational opening, then labdanum, elemi, sandalwood, and tonka soften it into something drier, warmer, and more wearable. It suits shoppers who like unusual aromatic scents with a balsamic edge…

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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, Cyrano or The Bug?

The Bug takes 4 of 7 categories. Cyrano is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes; The Bug is rated 3.74/5 from 226 votes. Choose Cyrano for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose The Bug for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cyrano or The Bug?

They last about the same: The Bug 73/100, Cyrano 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cyrano or The Bug?

The Bug projects furthest (The Bug 67/100, Cyrano 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cyrano and The Bug smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include elemi, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Sandalwood.

Is Cyrano or The Bug better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cyrano is the stronger pick. For winter, The Bug is the stronger pick. Cyrano suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cyrano and The Bug?

Cyrano features elemi, Black Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). The Bug features elemi, Galbanum, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Sandalwood.