Fragrance comparison

Oud Sahara vs Sad Cypress

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

2 wins

Oud Sahara

Al Aneeq

4.147 votes

Rank #23,331 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sad Cypress

Ikiryō

4.333 votes

Rank #61,173 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Sahara takes 2 of 3 categories.

Oud Sahara
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sad Cypress
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Oud Sahara2/3

Sad Cypress1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oud SaharaAl Aneeq

Sad CypressIkiryō

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 5%Had 1%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOud Sahara

SillageSad Cypress

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody86%

balsamic72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

floral77%

amber69%

honey61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressBitter Orange

Heart

Kyara IncenseBeeswaxPapyrusJasmineRose

Base

OlibanumLabdanumBenzoinCedarPeru BalsamAgarwood (Oud)Vanilla

Notes

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)NeroliCypressPeru BalsamMahoganyIso E SuperMagnoliaCreme BruleeCastoreumArtemisiaMartini

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Peru Balsam and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Sad Cypress, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring60

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,331

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#61,173

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud SaharaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oud Sahara is an incense-led amber that leans frankincense and beeswax, with a brief green cypress and bitter orange lift up top. On skin it often reads like smoky church resins, warm woods, and balsamic sweetness, with floral notes staying in the background. If you love the “midnight mass” vibe and want something bud…

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Sad Cypress by Ikiryō is an unconventional woody fragrance that balances crisp greenery with deep gourmand warmth. Created by perfumer Vincent of Dreamhouse in 2016, it brings together aromatic cypress needles, herbal artemisia, and a chilled martini note right at the start. As it develops, thick honey and sweet creme…

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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, Oud Sahara or Sad Cypress?

Oud Sahara takes 2 of 3 categories. Oud Sahara is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Sad Cypress is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Oud Sahara for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sad Cypress for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Oud Sahara or Sad Cypress?

Oud Sahara lasts longest (Oud Sahara 73/100, Sad Cypress 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oud Sahara or Sad Cypress?

Sad Cypress projects furthest (Sad Cypress 65/100, Oud Sahara 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oud Sahara and Sad Cypress smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Peru Balsam and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Oud Sahara or Sad Cypress better for summer or winter?

Oud Sahara suits day or night wear; Sad Cypress suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oud Sahara and Sad Cypress?

Oud Sahara has top notes of Cypress and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Kyara Incense, Beeswax, Papyrus and Jasmine, a base of Olibanum, Labdanum, Benzoin and Cedar. Sad Cypress features Honey, Agarwood (Oud), Neroli, Cypress and Peru Balsam.