Dominus vs Cypress Cedar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
70%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dominus takes 3 of 5 categories.
DominusChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cypress CedarChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Dominus3/5
Cypress Cedar2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Dominus
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Dominus
- Sillage & projection
- Dominus
- Value for money
- Cypress Cedar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cypress Cedar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DominusMirumCypress CedarBanana RepublicWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.83/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%
4.19/ 5 · 406 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerDominusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
36%Love
50%Like
11%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate
406 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDominus
SillageDominus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCypress CedarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green92%
woody84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
earthy44%
green30%
Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintBergamotBitter OrangePink PepperCassis
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmine
Base
MossCedarPatchouliAmberNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Top
Bitter OrangePink PepperMint
Heart
CedarRhubarbBlack Pepper
Base
CypressVetiverMossPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer33
Fall50
Winter33
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer89
Fall0
Winter31
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,273
PerfumerDominique Moellhausen
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#3,334
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews60
Category winnerCypress CedarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDominus opens with a brisk hit of mint, bergamot and bitter orange, then settles into a green, woody dry-down with moss, cedar and patchouli doing most of the work. It reads aromatic, sharp and old-school in feel rather than sweet or plush. If you enjoy assertive herbal citrus scents with noticeable moss and a drier f…
Reviews →Banana Republic Cypress Cedar starts with a crisp, bitter orange and sharp pink pepper kick. Mint provides a cool undercurrent that keeps the opening bright. As the fragrance settles, dry cedar and earthy vetiver become the main focus, backed by a soft mossy base. It smells like a fresh coniferous forest after a morni…
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, Dominus or Cypress Cedar?
Dominus takes 3 of 5 categories. Dominus is rated 4.83/5 from 12 votes; Cypress Cedar is rated 4.19/5 from 406 votes. Choose Dominus for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cypress Cedar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Dominus or Cypress Cedar?
Dominus lasts longest (Dominus 76/100, Cypress Cedar 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dominus or Cypress Cedar?
Dominus projects furthest (Dominus 61/100, Cypress Cedar 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dominus and Cypress Cedar smell similar?
Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper and Moss.
Is Dominus or Cypress Cedar better for summer or winter?
Dominus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dominus and Cypress Cedar?
Dominus has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. Cypress Cedar has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Cedar, Rhubarb and Black Pepper, a base of Cypress, Vetiver, Moss and Patchouli.
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