125 community ratings

Cypress Shade

2016UnisexModern

7.3/ 10

Community score
125 ratings

The House of Oud Cypress Shade is a unisex fragrance that pairs a fresh, citrusy start of star anise, mandarin orange and bergamot with a woody base of cedar, vetiver and oud.

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How does it perform?

From 126 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

75% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Star anise Mandarin orange Lemon Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Mimosa Coriander Mint Petitgrain

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Madagascan cedar

Vetiver

New Guinean oud

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody

What does Cypress Shade smell like?

Cypress Shade has moderate sillage and good longevity. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the occasions named most often. It doesn't lean masculine or feminine; both get an equal share of votes.

The top of star anise, mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot is citrusy with a light spice. In the heart, mimosa, coriander, mint and petitgrain add a green, floral, slightly sweet turn. Madagascan cedar, vetiver and New Guinean oud leave a dry, woody finish. Xerjoff Renaissance and Profumum Roma Orangea have a close profile.