Fragrance comparison

Hinoki vs Mediterranean Cypress

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

6 wins

Hinoki

KITOWA

4.3035 votes

Rank #15,605 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Mediterranean Cypress

Angel Schlesser

4.1560 votes

Rank #33,108 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hinoki takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hinoki
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Cypress
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Hinoki6/7

Mediterranean Cypress1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HinokiKITOWA

Mediterranean CypressAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 71%

4.15/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerHinokiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

35%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerHinokiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityHinoki

SillageHinoki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMediterranean CypressBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

powdery30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

citrus70%

green60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressWhite PepperMint

Heart

Hinoki WoodIrisGeranium

Base

CedarOlibanumSandalwood

Top

BergamotCardamomLavender

Heart

MintIrisJasmineGeranium

Base

CypressCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCypress, Mint, Iris and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night36

Spring84

Summer100

Fall42

Winter9

Day100

Night31

Category winnerHinokiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men33

Unisex58

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#33,108

PerfumerAlexis Grugeon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHinokiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hinoki by KITOWA captures the meditative stillness of a Japanese forest. Cypress and mint provide a sharp, clean opening that settles into the resinous heart of hinoki wood and geranium. Base notes of cedar and olibanum give it a grounded, persistent character, perfect for those who want a calm, woody scent for seriou…

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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, Hinoki or Mediterranean Cypress?

Hinoki takes 6 of 7 categories. Hinoki is rated 4.30/5 from 35 votes; Mediterranean Cypress is rated 4.15/5 from 60 votes. Choose Hinoki for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mediterranean Cypress for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hinoki or Mediterranean Cypress?

Hinoki lasts longest (Hinoki 72/100, Mediterranean Cypress 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hinoki or Mediterranean Cypress?

Hinoki projects furthest (Hinoki 54/100, Mediterranean Cypress 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hinoki and Mediterranean Cypress smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Mint, Iris and Geranium.

Is Hinoki or Mediterranean Cypress better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hinoki and Mediterranean Cypress?

Hinoki has top notes of Cypress, White Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Hinoki Wood, Iris and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Olibanum and Sandalwood. 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.