Cedar fragrances and their dupes
Cedar is a base note that smells dry, sharp and pencil-shaving woody, clean and slightly peppery. The closest cedar dupe in our data is Lattafa Qaa'ed Al Shabaab, an 87% note match for Guerlain Cuir Intense, at $32 instead of $320.
What cedar smells like
Dry, sharp and pencil-shaving woody, clean and slightly peppery. Sheerer and more transparent than sandalwood.
Cedar is a base note that gives structure and a crisp, modern woodiness. It is inexpensive and widely used, so it appears in a huge share of designer scents and is easy for a dupe to reproduce convincingly.
In the fragrance pyramid, cedar is typically a base note in the woody family.
The 12 fragrances we track with cedar, and their dupes
Ranked by note match. Average match 83%, average saving $121 a bottle. A ✓ marks a dupe that shares the cedar note itself.
Cedar in fragrance, answered
What does cedar smell like in perfume?
Dry, sharp and pencil-shaving woody, clean and slightly peppery. Sheerer and more transparent than sandalwood. Cedar is a base note that gives structure and a crisp, modern woodiness. It is inexpensive and widely used, so it appears in a huge share of designer scents and is easy for a dupe to reproduce convincingly.
Is cedar a top, heart or base note?
Cedar usually sits as a base note, in the woody family. Base notes last longest and anchor the dry-down for hours.
What is the closest cedar fragrance dupe?
Lattafa Qaa'ed Al Shabaab, an 87% note match for Cuir Intense, at $32 instead of $320.
What is the cheapest cedar dupe?
Maison Alhambra Barakkat Rouge 540 at $20, a dupe for Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540.
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