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Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense
by Jo Malone London
Cypress & Grapevine Cologne Intense is a woody, aromatic fougère with a crisp green character that opens with a strong, fresh cypress note. The scent evolves into a clean, slightly sweet woody base with subtle aromatic and green accords, giving it a refined, barbershop-like quality. It bears strong similarities to Dior Sauvage, Prada Carbon, and Hermes H24, with a distinct metallic edge and green-tinged dry-down. Despite the brand’s reputation for naturality, it feels synthetic in its execution, lacking depth or originality. The projection is moderate to strong initially, lasting moderately with no remarkable longevity. While some users report impressive sillage and longevity, others find it fades quickly and lacks memorable development. It is widely perceived as mass-appealing, generic yet competent, with strong compliment potential—especially in casual and professional settings. It’s not a niche or standout scent, but rather a safe, modern masculine fragrance with strong mainstream DNA.
Pros
- +a crisp, fresh cypress opening with a clean woody complexity
- +moderate to strong projection with notable sillage
- +appealing and generally complementary, especially in professional or casual environments
- +well-suited as a layered scent with more feminine or aromatic fragrances
- +lasts satisfactorily for a standard EDT concentration
Cons
- −lacks originality and distinctiveness, resembling other widely available masculine scents
- −longevity and sillage vary significantly between users, often falling short
- −underwhelms on depth and character, feels generic and synthetic
- −performance is inconsistent, especially with shorter longevity for most users
- −overpriced relative to similarly scented alternatives