XXI Art Deco Cypress
Clive ChristianEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
XXI Art Deco Cypress vs. Italian Cypress
Is XXI Art Deco Cypress better than Italian Cypress?
The real gap between these two is the amber warmth in XXI Art Deco Cypress versus the mossy, green depth of Italian Cypress. The former adds ginger, clove, and petitgrain for a spicier, more resinous dry down, while the latter leans on mandarin, labdanum, and patchouli for a brighter, earthier character. Despite identical longevity, XXI Art Deco Cypress projects with stronger sillage.
Pick XXI Art Deco Cypress
Pick XXI Art Deco Cypress if you want a woody, amber-laden dry down that projects strongly with long-lasting sillage.
Pick Italian Cypress
Pick Italian Cypress if you prefer a greener, citrus-forward profile with mandarin and moss that stays closer to the skin while still lasting.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
CypressBergamotBasil
woodyaromaticfresh spicygreencitrus
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between XXI Art Deco Cypress and Italian Cypress?
| XXI Art Deco Cypress | Italian Cypress | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2008 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Carlos Benaïm |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do XXI Art Deco Cypress and Italian Cypress smell?
XXI Art Deco Cypress
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Green
Citrus
Italian Cypress
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Green
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do XXI Art Deco Cypress and Italian Cypress share?
Top
BergamotBasilPetitgrain
Mandarin OrangeBergamotGalbanumPeppermint
Heart
CypressGingerCloveNutmeg
CypressBasilCarnationPatchouli
Base
AmberCedarOak
MossLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, XXI Art Deco Cypress or Italian Cypress?
| XXI Art Deco Cypress | Italian Cypress | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about XXI Art Deco Cypress and Italian Cypress?
This is what a man reaches for when he's done chasing trends. Cypress-forward, woody, with enough spice to have a point of view. Not trying to be modern. Not trying to impress.XXI Art Deco Cypress
The cypress is the whole point. It doesn't blend in, doesn't soften, doesn't apologize. Everything else, citrus, herbs, warm moss, exists to support that single austere note.Italian Cypress
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