Star AniseOpens with
MimosaHeart
VetiverDries down to
Andrea CasottiThe nose · 13 fragrances · also made Sahara Blue (2018)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
The House of Oud · Sold as unisex
Cypress Shade
The crisp morning air in an ancient forest, where the scent of fresh earth and greenery mingles with subtle woody notes.
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Cypress ShadeLuxury · $250+
47%Similar accords, often for lessVetiver d Hiver Vetiver Babylone · Giorgio ArmaniPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016 by The House of Oud, Cypress Shade is a Floral Green fragrance created by perfumer Andrea Casotti. It opens with a vibrant burst of citrus and green notes — star anise, bergamot, lemon, mandarin orange, and mimosa — that bring the freshness of a sunlit grove to life. As it settles, the composition reveals a soft spicy heart that includes coriander and mint, adding warmth and complexity. The base notes of vetiver and cedar ground this fragrance with earthy depth, creating a harmonious blend that is both refreshing and grounding.
Cypress Shade has a quick top note development, so apply it generously to ensure you catch its vibrant opening. The base notes take about an hour to fully bloom, making this fragrance ideal for daytime wear when you want a refreshing start that evolves into something warm and comforting.
Fig. 01 — Cypress Shade, The House of Oud
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Andrea Casotti
Moresque's Moorish visionAndrea "Thero" Casotti, born Andre Cassoti, is an Italian perfumer and the main perfumer behind the Moresque brand. Before Moresque was founded in 2015, he worked for CFF SpA, where he met his future co-founder Cindy Guillaume.
Designer The House of Oud
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The originalCypress ShadeThe House of Oud · Luxury · $250+Giorgio Armani · 2008Vetiver d Hiver Vetiver BabyloneShares 5 of its 8 notes$100–250★ 4.26 (1,532)50%Match
Atkinsons · 2014Posh on the GreenShares 5 of its 7 notes$100–250★ 3.65 (233)47%Match
Carolina Herrera · 2017Virgin MintShares 4 of its 6 notes$100–250★ 4.15 (165)48%Match
Jo Malone London · 2022Aqua Lemon CologneAll 4 of its listed notes are in this one$100–250★ 3.72 (72)
With Navitus Parfums Sartorial Nuit
Adds vanilla, white floral and sweet; shares bergamot.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 19%.