Fragrance comparison

The Bug vs Cyrano

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 255 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Bug

Lush

3.74226 votes

Rank #11,444 AromaticBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Cyrano

Naso Di Raza

4.0729 votes

Rank #37,135 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Bug takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Bug
Choose it for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Cyrano
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

The Bug4/7

Cyrano3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The BugLush

CyranoNaso Di Raza

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 41%

4.07/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 17%Want 51%

Category winnerCyranoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

34%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerCyranoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityThe Bug

SillageThe Bug

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value48

Category winnerThe BugBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

balsamic90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

woody50%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

patchouli61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

elemiGalbanumBlack PepperLabdanumSandalwoodTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

elemiBlack PepperVirginia CedarPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)SaffronLabdanumMuskSandalwoodPink PepperAmyrisMadagascar Vanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared noteselemi, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring61

Summer11

Fall100

Winter67

Day93

Night100

Category winnerCyranoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex76

Women6

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,444

PerfumerMark Constantine, Simon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#37,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe BugHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lush The Bug leans sharp, resinous, and green from the first spray. Galbanum and black pepper give it a brisk, slightly confrontational opening, then labdanum, elemi, sandalwood, and tonka soften it into something drier, warmer, and more wearable. It suits shoppers who like unusual aromatic scents with a balsamic edge…

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Cyrano leans dry, woody and spicy, with pepper, elemi and bergamot giving it a brisk opening before tobacco, resins and smooth woods take over. The vanilla and caramel facets look present on paper, but this reads more aromatic and balsamic than openly sweet. It suits someone who enjoys structured woody ambers with a s…

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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, The Bug or Cyrano?

The Bug takes 4 of 7 categories. The Bug is rated 3.74/5 from 226 votes; Cyrano is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes. Choose The Bug for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Cyrano for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Bug or Cyrano?

They last about the same: The Bug 73/100, Cyrano 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Bug or Cyrano?

The Bug projects furthest (The Bug 67/100, Cyrano 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Bug and Cyrano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include elemi, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Sandalwood.

Is The Bug or Cyrano better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cyrano is the stronger pick. For winter, The Bug is the stronger pick. Cyrano suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Bug and Cyrano?

The Bug features elemi, Galbanum, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Cyrano features elemi, Black Pepper, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).