Blue Cypress Eau de Parfum bottle Blue Cypress
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Just Aswad Eau de Parfum bottle Just Aswad

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Blue Cypress
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Just Aswad
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Blue Cypress
This one's a divisive aquatic-woody scent. Some find it a refreshing, clean take on Australian cypress, while others dismiss it as a synthetic, overpriced 'ADG type' fragrance with poor performance. Definitely sample first.
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Our Verdict - Just Aswad
This Sauvage Elixir inspiration is causing a right ruckus. Some reckon it's an absolute beast and nails the original, while others are left wanting more in the performance department. Expect quality, but be ready for a 'love it or leave it' performance debate.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 6%
Floral 8% 10%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 15% 11%
Sweet 12% 18%
Warm 25% 26%
Woody 26% 15%
Earthy 14% 10%
Animalic 0% 1%
Fresh 22% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Blue Cypress EdP
Just Aswad EdP

Notes

Accords

Blue Cypress Just Aswad
100%
Woody
80%
58%
Warm Spicy
100%
92%
Aromatic
75%
69%
Fresh Spicy
80%
75%
Lavender
69%
68%
Anis
64%
Soft Spicy
65%
Cinnamon
55%
Amber
55%
Powdery
52%
51%
Patchouli
50%
Floral
Balsamic
48%
Woody shared
100%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
100%
Aromatic shared
92%
75%
Fresh Spicy shared
69%
80%
Lavender shared
75%
69%
68%
Soft Spicy shared
64%
65%
55%
55%
52%
51%
50%
48%

Performance

Blue Cypress Just Aswad
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Blue Cypress

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office wear, though its weak performance means it won't be intrusive. The aquatic and woody accords lean well into casual and sport settings, but its common comparisons to generic men's freshies reduce its date and formal appeal.

Just Aswad

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong, warm, and spicy character, Just Aswad is best suited for evenings and social events where its projection can shine without overwhelming. While some find it a 'beast mode' performer, its intensity makes it less ideal for office wear or active sports.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
80%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Lavender accords and Patchouli, Lavender notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Blue Cypress
Just Aswad
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