Fragrance comparison

Argentum vs Cedro

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 220 ratings analysed

Argentum

Pecksniff's

4.805 votes

Rank #32,858 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Cedro

Granado

4.17215 votes

Rank #11,753 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Argentum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Cedro
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Argentum2/4

Cedro2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Argentum
Sillage & projection: Argentum
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

ArgentumPecksniff's

CedroGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

4.17/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

49%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

215 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityArgentum

SillageArgentum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerCedroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

floral48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesCorianderSaffron

Heart

JasmineRoseGeraniumMagnoliaGardenia

Base

VetiverPatchouliCashmere MuskAmberSandalwoodCedar

Top

MuskHibiscusHibiscus Seed

Heart

CedarCashmere MuskSaffron

Base

SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cashmere Musk, Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men26

Unisex65

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#11,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCedroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Argentum opens with a sharp, spicy mix of coriander, saffron and citrus before settling into a more floral heart. As it dries down, the fragrance becomes smoother, woodier and earthier, with patchouli, vetiver and soft musk giving it a classic chypre shape. It may suit someone who enjoys a slightly challenging opening…

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Granado Cedro opens with an airy musk supported by crisp hibiscus and subtle hibiscus seed, giving the top a dry, herbal feel. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward clean cedarwood and soft cashmere musk touched by saffron. The base settles into a smooth cedar and sandalwood foundation warmed by amber. …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Argentum or Cedro?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Argentum is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Cedro is rated 4.17/5 from 215 votes. Choose Argentum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Cedro for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Argentum or Cedro?

Argentum lasts longest (Argentum 80/100, Cedro 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Argentum or Cedro?

Argentum projects furthest (Argentum 50/100, Cedro 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Argentum and Cedro smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cashmere Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is Argentum or Cedro better for summer or winter?

Argentum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Argentum and Cedro?

Argentum has top notes of Citruses, Coriander and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Geranium and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Cashmere Musk and Amber. Cedro has top notes of Musk, Hibiscus and Hibiscus Seed, heart notes of Cedar, Cashmere Musk and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood and Amber.