De Mauvais Augure vs Sad Cypress
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
De Mauvais Augure takes 3 of 4 categories.
De Mauvais AugureChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sad CypressChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
De Mauvais Augure3/4
Sad Cypress1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- De Mauvais Augure
- Sillage & projection
- De Mauvais Augure
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- De Mauvais Augure
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sad Cypress
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
De Mauvais AugureIkiryōSad CypressIkiryōWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 5%Had 1%Want 94%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDe Mauvais Augure
SillageDe Mauvais Augure
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic90%
sweet80%
balsamic70%
smoky60%
amber50%
woody100%
aromatic92%
sweet84%
floral77%
amber69%
honey61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MahoganyJuniperSmokePeru BalsamAlmondCreme BruleeTeak WoodCloveCashmeranPink PepperNeroli
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
HoneyAgarwood (Oud)NeroliCypressPeru BalsamMahoganyIso E SuperMagnoliaCreme BruleeCastoreumArtemisiaMartini
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerDe Mauvais AugureLongest dry-down: 8 to 12+ hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring60
Summer40
Fall60
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
Not enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#64,576
PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,173
PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSad CypressHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDe Mauvais Augure by Ikiryō is a dark, characterful fragrance built around rich woods, resin, and burnt sweetness. The opening brings an unexpected pairing of bright neroli, sharp pink pepper, and brisk juniper against an undercurrent of dry smoke. As it settles, warm Peru balsam, spicy clove, and roasted almond emerg…
Reviews →Sad Cypress by Ikiryō is an unconventional woody fragrance that balances crisp greenery with deep gourmand warmth. Created by perfumer Vincent of Dreamhouse in 2016, it brings together aromatic cypress needles, herbal artemisia, and a chilled martini note right at the start. As it develops, thick honey and sweet creme…
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, De Mauvais Augure or Sad Cypress?
De Mauvais Augure takes 3 of 4 categories. De Mauvais Augure is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Sad Cypress is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose De Mauvais Augure for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sad Cypress for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, De Mauvais Augure or Sad Cypress?
De Mauvais Augure lasts longest (De Mauvais Augure 95/100, Sad Cypress 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, De Mauvais Augure or Sad Cypress?
De Mauvais Augure projects furthest (De Mauvais Augure 79/100, Sad Cypress 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do De Mauvais Augure and Sad Cypress smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Mahogany, Peru Balsam, Creme Brulee and Neroli.
Is De Mauvais Augure or Sad Cypress better for summer or winter?
De Mauvais Augure suits evening wear; Sad Cypress suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in De Mauvais Augure and Sad Cypress?
De Mauvais Augure features Mahogany, Juniper, Smoke, Peru Balsam and Almond. Sad Cypress features Honey, Agarwood (Oud), Neroli, Cypress and Peru Balsam.
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