Fragrance comparison

Eragon vs Cygnus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

Eragon

Parfums de Marly

3.28211 votes

Rank #16,413 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Cygnus

Zlaza

5.001 votes

Rank #39,953 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Eragon
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cygnus
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Eragon2/4

Cygnus2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EragonParfums de Marly

CygnusZlaza

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.28/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

25%Hate

211 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEragon

SillageCygnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCygnusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

cinnamon77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomMandarinBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonCypriolDavana

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla BeanTonka BeanLeatherPatchouli

Top

Ginger flowerBergamotCardamomIncenseDavana

Heart

Tonka BeanCinnamonLavender

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Davana. Durations are only published for Eragon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men49

Unisex42

Women9

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 21%Work 14%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,413

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews77

Overall rank#39,953

PerfumerIrene Farmachidi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEragonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Eragon is a dense, warm spicy oriental woody scent that balances zesty citrus against decadent gourmand sweetness. The first spray reveals sharp bergamot and juicy mandarin paired with a prickly dash of green cardamom. Give it ten minutes. The citrus lifts away rapidly, clearing room for sweet davana …

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Cygnus opens with a spiced amber profile, cardamom, incense and ginger flower brightened by bergamot and davana. As it settles, tonka, cinnamon and lavender soften the edges before sandalwood, benzoin, amber and musk take over. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys warm, aromatic woods with a lightly powdery fini…

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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, Eragon or Cygnus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eragon is rated 3.28/5 from 211 votes; Cygnus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Eragon for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cygnus for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Eragon or Cygnus?

Eragon lasts longest (Eragon 66/100, Cygnus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eragon or Cygnus?

Cygnus projects furthest (Cygnus 75/100, Eragon 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eragon and Cygnus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Davana.

Is Eragon or Cygnus better for summer or winter?

Eragon suits evening wear; Cygnus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eragon and Cygnus?

Eragon has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Cypriol and Davana, a base of Vanilla Bean, Tonka Bean, Leather and Patchouli. Cygnus has top notes of Ginger flower, Bergamot, Cardamom and Incense, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Cinnamon and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Vetiver and Amber.