Cypress Shade
Sparkling citrus and star anise open into a green, sunlit heart of mimosa, mint and petitgrain, before settling into dry cedar, vetiver and a soft touch of oud. It moves from bright freshness to gentle woody shade, evoking the relief of stepping under cypress trees on a hot day.
Perfumer: Cristian Calabro
Cypress Shade
Sparkling citrus and star anise open into a green, sunlit heart of mimosa, mint and petitgrain, before settling into dry cedar, vetiver and a soft touch of oud. It moves from bright freshness to gentle woody shade, evoking the relief of stepping under cypress trees on a hot day.
Scent Development and Character
A bright, aromatic citrus opening of lemon, bergamot and mandarin lifted by the cool spice of star anise leads into a green, sunlit heart where mimosa, mint, coriander and petitgrain weave a fresh, herbal floral canopy. As it settles, smooth cedar, earthy vetiver and a discreet thread of oud create a dry, woody shade, shifting the fragrance from luminous greenery into a calm, contemplative woodiness.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Editorial estimate: Cypress Shade wears as a fresh, green woody-citrus suitable for mild to warm weather and informal refinement. Its airy structure and moderate strength make it appropriate for office, daytime leisure, and relaxed evening settings where a clean yet characterful scent is desired, particularly for those who enjoy herbal and green florals without heavy sweetness. Spring and summer are the most natural seasons for Cypress Shade, thanks to its luminous citrus and green herbal freshness, but its dry woody base also makes it comfortable in early autumn and mild winter climates, especially indoors. Sillage is Estimated sillage is moderate: it projects clearly in the first couple of hours with its citrus-aromatic brightness, then settles into a more subtle, personal woody aura without becoming heavy or overpowering. Longevity is Estimated longevity is moderate to moderately strong for an Eau de Parfum: around 6–8 hours on skin, with the bright citrus and green heart fading earlier and the woody vetiver-cedar base remaining closer to the skin.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2016, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Cristian Calabro. The House of Oud Cypress Shade comes in the brand’s signature oval bottle, hand-painted with an abstract pattern evoking dappled shade and light. Each bottle is finished individually, giving slight variations in the marbled design while retaining the characteristic rounded silhouette and gold pedestal-style base.
