Fragrance comparison

Aqamaar vs Cedro

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 20 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Aqamaar

Ajmal

3.6020 votes

Rank #55,467 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Cedro

Mahogany

4.1948 votes

Rank #24,676 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedro takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aqamaar
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cedro
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Aqamaar2/5

Cedro3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cedro
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqamaar
Sillage & projection: Aqamaar
Value for money: Cedro
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cedro

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AqamaarAjmal

CedroMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 47%

4.19/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 35%

Category winnerCedroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

44%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAqamaar

SillageAqamaar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCedroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Mandarin OrangeAmberCinnamonBergamotGrapefruitPink PepperTonka BeanVanillaCedarCardamomNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonMintNutmegCardamom

Base

Virginia CedarAmberTeak WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amber, Cinnamon and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter20

Day75

Night100

Spring86

Summer38

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,676

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCedroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqamaar is a bright, spicy amber that starts with juicy citrus (mandarin, bergamot, grapefruit) and quickly warms up. Cinnamon, pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg give it a lively, slightly sparkling spice, while vanilla and tonka smooth the base into a creamy sweetness over dry cedar. It tends to wear confidently, wit…

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Cedro opens with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm, spiced core of nutmeg and cinnamon. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear when you want a clean woodiness that does not overpower. The dry cedar base gives it a grounded, masculine quality that works well for offic…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqamaar or Cedro?

Cedro takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqamaar is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes; Cedro is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes. Choose Aqamaar for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Cedro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqamaar or Cedro?

Aqamaar lasts longest (Aqamaar 84/100, Cedro 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqamaar or Cedro?

Aqamaar projects furthest (Aqamaar 85/100, Cedro 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqamaar and Cedro smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amber, Cinnamon and Bergamot.

Is Aqamaar or Cedro better for summer or winter?

Aqamaar suits evening wear; Cedro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqamaar and Cedro?

Aqamaar features Mandarin Orange, Amber, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Cedro has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Mint, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Teak Wood and Musk.