Cypress Shade

Cypress Shade by The House of Oud is a fresh, unisex green floral with a surprising and prominent banana-like sweetness, particularly noticeable in the opening. It begins with bright citrus (bergamot, lemon, mandarin) and star anise, intertwined with aromatic green notes like mint, coriander, and petitgrain. Mimosa emerges as a radiant, sweetly floral centerpiece, evoking tropical yellow flowers and giving the scent a luminous, slightly bubblegum-like quality. The green character is neither sharp nor linear—it’s dewy, fresh, and grounded by a soft, musky undercurrent. After an hour, it dries down into a woody, slightly spicy vetiver and cedar base, with a delicate powdery finish that lingers with moderate sillage. It feels like a breath of cool air under a cypress tree in spring or summer: not overtly sweet, but undeniably fresh and tropical, with a soft, clean persistence. The fragrance performs best during daytime hours in warm weather, especially spring and early summer. Though described as green, the dominant banana note makes it unique and more gourmand than expected—yet entirely natural in scent, free of synthetic overtones. The composition flows smoothly from top to base, with a long lasting trail and a quiet, unobtrusive presence that suits office environments and everyday wear. It’s a perfume for those who appreciate subtle, green, and floral complexity over bold perfumes, and one that benefits from patience as it unfolds into its woody drydown.