Fragrance comparison

Teck vs Cypress Cedar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 447 ratings analysed

4 wins

Teck

Molinard

4.2441 votes

Rank #26,470 WoodyAromatic

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65%scent match

Closely related

Cypress Cedar

Banana Republic

4.19406 votes

Rank #3,334 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Teck takes 4 of 7 categories.

Teck
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cypress Cedar
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Teck4/7

Cypress Cedar3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TeckMolinard

Cypress CedarBanana Republic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 46%

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

32%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

36%Love

50%Like

11%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

406 votes

Category winnerTeckMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTeck

SillageTeck

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

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

green70%

earthy60%

patchouli50%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

earthy44%

green30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeMintLemon

Heart

SandalwoodCypressSage

Base

VetiverPatchouli

Top

Bitter OrangePink PepperMint

Heart

CedarRhubarbBlack Pepper

Base

CypressVetiverMossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Mint, Cypress and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer19

Fall100

Winter76

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTeckMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men75

Unisex24

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerCypress CedarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Teck by Molinard is a crisp, rustic woody aromatic fragrance for men that blends bright herbal freshness with warm forest woods. The scent opens with an energetic burst of bitter orange, crushed mint leaves, and tart lemon, delivering an immediate clean snap. As the citrus settles, the heart reveals aromatic cypress n…

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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, Teck or Cypress Cedar?

Teck takes 4 of 7 categories. Teck is rated 4.24/5 from 41 votes; Cypress Cedar is rated 4.19/5 from 406 votes. Choose Teck for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cypress Cedar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Teck or Cypress Cedar?

Teck lasts longest (Teck 65/100, Cypress Cedar 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Teck or Cypress Cedar?

Teck projects furthest (Teck 65/100, Cypress Cedar 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Teck and Cypress Cedar smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Mint, Cypress and Vetiver.

Is Teck or Cypress Cedar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Teck and Cypress Cedar?

Teck has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cypress and Sage, a base of Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.