Fragrance comparison

Emerald Rain vs Cypress Cedar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 431 ratings analysed

Emerald Rain

Skylar

4.1225 votes

Rank #37,228 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Cypress Cedar

Banana Republic

4.19406 votes

Rank #3,340 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cypress Cedar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Emerald Rain
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cypress Cedar
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Emerald Rain1/7

Cypress Cedar6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emerald RainSkylar

Cypress CedarBanana Republic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

4.19/ 5 · 406 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerCypress CedarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

36%Love

50%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

406 votes

Category winnerCypress CedarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCypress Cedar

SillageCypress Cedar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerCypress CedarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

woody84%

earthy77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

earthy44%

green30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Rain NotesPear BlossomFern

Heart2-3 hrs

MintMossDaylilyPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

SandalowoodMuskVetiver

Top

Bitter OrangePink PepperMint

Heart

CedarRhubarbBlack Pepper

Base

CypressVetiverMossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Moss, Pink Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for Emerald Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall47

Winter20

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEmerald RainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex71

Women24

Men75

Unisex24

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,228

PerfumerSarah Horowitz

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerCypress CedarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emerald Rain by Skylar captures the refreshing, restorative scent of a sudden spring cloudburst sweeping across a lush backyard garden. The fragrance opens with a cooling blast of atmospheric rain notes, green fern fronds, and the sweet, watery nectar of freshly opened pear blossom. As the wet morning mist settles int…

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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…

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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 Rain or Cypress Cedar?

Cypress Cedar takes 6 of 7 categories. Emerald Rain is rated 4.12/5 from 25 votes; Cypress Cedar is rated 4.19/5 from 406 votes. Choose Emerald Rain for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cypress Cedar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Emerald Rain or Cypress Cedar?

They last about the same: Cypress Cedar 56/100, Emerald Rain 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Emerald Rain or Cypress Cedar?

Cypress Cedar projects furthest (Cypress Cedar 52/100, Emerald Rain 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald Rain and Cypress Cedar smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Moss, Pink Pepper and Musk.

Is Emerald Rain or Cypress Cedar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cypress Cedar is the stronger pick. For winter, Cypress Cedar is the stronger pick. Emerald Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emerald Rain and Cypress Cedar?

Emerald Rain has top notes of Rain Notes, Pear Blossom and Fern, heart notes of Mint, Moss, Daylily and Pink Pepper, a base of Sandalowood, Musk and Vetiver. 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.