The House Of Oud · 2016
Cypress Shade EDP
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
Variesreports split · 30 people
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
fresh
uplifting
cool citrus air over cedar and oud
Scent Notes
Fresh / Green
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What the community says
From citrus to spicy
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 30 describe how long it lasts, 30 how far it projects and 13 how it smells. Most other posts only name Cypress Shade.
How long it lasts30 people
Mixed reports on wear time
about half say it lasts a long time
about half say it lasts a moderate time
In words
No single story here: about half say it lasts a long time, while about half say it lasts a moderate time.
How far it projects30 people
Mixed reports on projection
about half say it projects moderately
about 1 in 4 say it stays close to the skin
In words
No single story here: about half say it projects moderately, while about 1 in 4 say it stays close to the skin.
Creators on Cypress Shade1 video
Summary in words
The House Of Oud Cypress Shade: what people say about it.
In short: From citrus to spicy.
Worn by everyone.
Mixed reports on wear time (30 people): No single story here: about half say it lasts a long time, while about half say it lasts a moderate time.
Mixed reports on projection (30 people): No single story here: about half say it projects moderately, while about 1 in 4 say it stays close to the skin.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 40+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Think cool citrus air over cedar and oud: that is The House Of Oud Cypress Shade. It opens with lemon, bergamot and star anise, moves into mimosa, coriander and mint and settles on Madagascan cedar, new Guinean oud and vetiver. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in spring, summer and fall and is a daytime scent. It suits casual days. Released in 2016.
Wearers report that it lasts through a full day, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something fresh and uplifting for casual days.
- Sample first if: green is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike woody fragrances.
Around $172.
Explore more: Fresh perfumes · Lemon perfumes · Bergamot perfumes · Star anise perfumes
Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Casual
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Casual
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like cool citrus air over cedar and oud. It opens with lemon, bergamot and star anise, moves into mimosa, coriander and mint and settles on Madagascan cedar, new Guinean oud and vetiver.
Wearers report that it lasts through a full day, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, summer and fall. It is a daytime scent. It suits casual days.
It reads unisex.
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