Cedar samples: what is on record

We list 158 samples whose recorded notes include cedar. We picked 8 to show here and describe them strictly by their recorded data. The order is not a ranking; it is a way to choose where to begin.

The selection

Velixir Ares

Velixir Ares, an Eau de Parfum from Velixir, has Grapefruit, Citrus Fruits, Mandarin, Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and others on record. It is tagged citrus, oriental and woody. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. Wear it on more than one day before you make up your mind.

Bujairami Vibration

From Bujairami comes Bujairami Vibration, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Grapefruit, Bergamot, Magnolia, Jasmine, Ginger, Musk and others. Its family tags read citrus, floral and woody. It is listed for autumn and winter. Pay attention to what is still there by the evening, since that is the part you live with longest.

Zoologist Harvest Mouse

With Zoologist Harvest Mouse, Zoologist has an Extrait de Parfum for which Bergamot, Cloves, Roman Chamomile, Orange Blossom, Davana, Hay Absolute and others are on record. By family it is filed as gourmand, aromatic and amber. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. Smell it right after applying and again later in the day, because the first minutes rarely tell the whole story.

BORNTOSTANDOUT Fig Porn

BORNTOSTANDOUT Fig Porn by BORNTOSTANDOUT is an Eau de Parfum with these recorded notes: Fig, Pear, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Peony, Turkish Rose and others. It is tagged fruity, floral and amber. The listing names spring and autumn as its season. Do not judge it next to other perfumes on the same arm, as they blur each other.

Le Labo Santal 33

Le Labo Santal 33 by Le Labo is an Eau de Parfum with these recorded notes: Cardamom, Iris, Violet, Australian sandalwood and Cedarwood. By family it is filed as woody, spicy and leather. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. Notes on a list are a map, and what you notice on your own skin is the territory.

Bujairami Chroma

Bujairami Chroma is filed as a Parfum from Bujairami; the note list on record reads Bergamot, Citrus Fruits, Jasmine, Musk and Cedar. By family it is filed as citrus, floral, fresh and woody. The listing names spring and summer as its season. Try it on a normal day, not only on a special one, to see whether it fits your routine.

Roja Parfums Manhattan

From Roja Parfums comes Roja Parfums Manhattan, an Eau de Parfum. On paper it lists Bergamot, Lavender, Basil, Rose de Mai, Jasmine, Heliotrope and others. It is tagged aromatic, woody, spicy and amber. The listing names autumn and winter as its season. One wearing shows a mood, several wearings show the perfume.

Pernoire Poka

From Pernoire comes Pernoire Poka, an Extrait de Parfum. On paper it lists Caramel Popcorn, Apple Pie, Cinnamon, Roasted Hazelnut, Labdanum, Dried Apricot and others. It is tagged gourmand, amber and spicy. For season the tags say autumn and winter. Notice how close it stays to the skin and how much of it others pick up.

Also in this selection: Bujairami The Hype, Roja Parfums A Midsummer Dream, Pernoire Luvani, Mind Games Gardez, Maison Crivelli Oud Stallion, Diptyque Orphéon, Zoologist Cow, Amouage Jubilation XXV Man, Naseem Dunya, French Avenue Aromatix Frostbite.

How to test them

Keep the rest of the vial for a second and third try in other weather. Wear it on at least three different days before you decide. Start light; you can always add a spray on the next wearing. Test it on skin and not only on paper.

A decant gives you time with it, which a quick spray on a paper strip never does. A sample earns its place when you reach for it again without planning to. Start with 2, 5 or 10 ml and give it a few days, so that the first impression is not the only one.

Where to go next

• Cedar samples
• all samples
• frequently asked questions
• sample sets
• all brands
• how to use a sample vial
• what a decant is
• how to test perfume on skin

Questions

How many samples should I try at once?

Two or three is a good number. Wear one per day, on clean skin, and write down what you notice in the morning and in the evening before you move to the next.

Why do some perfumes show no notes?

Because we only print notes we can trace to a source. Where no note list is on record, the page says so and leaves the judging to your own skin.

What is a decant?

Perfume moved from the original bottle into a smaller vial. Ours are filled by FragranceGems into glass spray vials and labelled by us, so you can wear a perfume before you decide on a bottle.