Fragrance comparison

Emerald Isle vs Mediterranean Cypress

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

4 wins

Emerald Isle

Parfums Vintage

3.9560 votes

Rank #16,782 OzonicCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Mediterranean Cypress

Angel Schlesser

4.1560 votes

Rank #32,198 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emerald Isle takes 4 of 7 categories.

Emerald Isle
Choose it for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Cypress
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Emerald Isle4/7

Mediterranean Cypress3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mediterranean Cypress
Community sentiment: Mediterranean Cypress
Longevity: Emerald Isle
Sillage & projection: Emerald Isle
Value for money: Mediterranean Cypress
Versatility: Emerald Isle
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emerald Isle

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emerald IsleParfums Vintage

Mediterranean CypressAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 50%

4.15/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerMediterranean CypressRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

35%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerMediterranean CypressMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityEmerald Isle

SillageEmerald Isle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMediterranean CypressBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

citrus92%

aquatic84%

powdery77%

iris69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

green60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafLemon VerbenaMint

Heart3 to 4 hours

IrisLavenderGeraniumBergamot

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbergrisSandalwoodWhite Musk

Top

BergamotCardamomLavender

Heart

MintIrisJasmineGeranium

Base

CypressCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMint, Iris, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Emerald Isle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall63

Winter20

Day100

Night44

Spring84

Summer100

Fall42

Winter9

Day100

Night31

Category winnerEmerald IsleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men33

Unisex58

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,782

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#32,198

PerfumerAlexis Grugeon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmerald IsleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emerald Isle by Parfums Vintage is a fresh aromatic fragrance built around crisp greenery and classic barbershop nuances. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena, crushed mint, and ozonic violet leaf that creates an immediate cool sensation. As the initial brightness settles, powdery iris, lavender, and fl…

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Angel Schlesser Mediterranean Cypress opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot, fresh mint, and crushed cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, aromatic lavender and crisp geranium meet a dry cedar backbone. Natural cypress dominates the dry-down alongside soft sandalwood, giving the composition a clea…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Emerald Isle or Mediterranean Cypress?

Emerald Isle takes 4 of 7 categories. Emerald Isle is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes; Mediterranean Cypress is rated 4.15/5 from 60 votes. Choose Emerald Isle for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Cypress for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emerald Isle or Mediterranean Cypress?

Emerald Isle lasts longest (Emerald Isle 68/100, Mediterranean Cypress 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald Isle or Mediterranean Cypress?

Emerald Isle projects furthest (Emerald Isle 64/100, Mediterranean Cypress 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald Isle and Mediterranean Cypress smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Iris, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Emerald Isle or Mediterranean Cypress better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mediterranean Cypress is the stronger pick. For winter, Emerald Isle is the stronger pick. Emerald Isle suits daytime wear; Mediterranean Cypress suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emerald Isle and Mediterranean Cypress?

Emerald Isle has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon Verbena and Mint, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood and White Musk. Mediterranean Cypress has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Lavender, heart notes of Mint, Iris, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Cypress, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.