Dupe Pair
95%
Very Similar
Italian Cypress Eau de Parfum bottle Italian Cypress
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2008 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Roman Island Eau de Parfum bottle Roman Island

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Italian Cypress
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Roman Island
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Italian Cypress
A divisive masterpiece, Italian Cypress is hailed by many as Tom Ford's best work, though some find its classic, masculine leanings a bit dated. It's a commanding, high-quality scent that demands respect.
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Our Verdict - Roman Island
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Italian Cypress - a aromatic fragrance led by Woody Notes, with woody depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 13%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 31% 30%
Sweet 1% 1%
Warm 3% 3%
Woody 37% 28%
Earthy 5% 8%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 36% 40%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Italian Cypress EdP
Roman Island EdP

Notes

Italian Cypress
Roman Island

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Only in Roman Island
Woody 100%
Shared Notes
Mint 14% vs 100%
Only in Roman Island
Basil 53% Citrus 47%

Accords

Italian Cypress Roman Island
100%
Woody
78%
85%
Aromatic
90%
48%
Citrus
66%
58%
Green
Fresh
54%
Woody shared
100%
78%
Aromatic shared
85%
90%
Citrus shared
48%
66%
58%
54%

Performance

Italian Cypress Roman Island
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Italian Cypress

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

While quite potent, its refined and mature profile makes it suitable for formal settings and dates, projecting an air of authority. Its strong character and classic feel make it less ideal for casual wear or sporty activities.

Roman Island

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the aromatic, woody profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the aromatic accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
96%
Accord
75%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Citrus accords and Woody, Mint notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Italian Cypress
Roman Island
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