Cypress by Max Philip bottle
Max Philip

Cypress

3.8/5 · 24 votes Unisex 2023
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.3/5
Sillage2.6/5
Day70
Night20
Fall100
Spring60
Summer50
Winter40
Our take

Bergamot brightens the opening with a clean citrus lift that feels like stepping into a sunlit garden. Cypress enters alongside it, green and resinous, giving the start a structured shape rather than a fuzzy sweetness. Juniper adds a cool, slightly pine-like edge that keeps the early minutes crisp and alert.

Pepper brings a dry heat to the heart, never heavy, more like a dusting of spice across the green surface. Violet softens the sharper angles without turning the blend powdery or floral in a traditional sense. Vetiver and sandalwood anchor the base with an earthy woodiness that stays near the skin and carries through a morning without demanding attention.

The composition feels natural and understated, suited to someone who prefers subtlety over statement. Its limitation lies in the pepper note, which can read a touch sharp on sensitive skin and may distract from the smooth wood beneath.

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