Fragrance comparison

Axis Black Caviar vs Cedro

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

Axis Black Caviar

Axis

4.0957 votes

Rank #13,926 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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68%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Cedro

Mahogany

4.1948 votes

Rank #27,096 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedro takes 4 of 7 categories.

Axis Black Caviar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cedro
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Axis Black Caviar3/7

Cedro4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Axis Black CaviarAxis

CedroMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%

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

23%Love

68%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

44%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCedro

SillageAxis Black Caviar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCedroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise

Heart

NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries

Base

LeatherVirginia CedarMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonMintNutmegCardamom

Base

Virginia CedarAmberTeak WoodMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter42

Day77

Night100

Spring86

Summer38

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Category winnerCedroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#27,096

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Black Caviar opens with bright citrus, lavender and a sharp spicy lift, then settles into a musky woody dry-down with pepper, juniper and a touch of leather. It comes across as an easy, masculine aromatic with a slightly marine edge. Reviews suggest a pleasant, affordable wear rather than a standout scent. It may…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Axis Black Caviar or Cedro?

Cedro takes 4 of 7 categories. Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes; Cedro is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cedro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Black Caviar or Cedro?

Cedro lasts longest (Cedro 64/100, Axis Black Caviar 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Axis Black Caviar or Cedro?

Axis Black Caviar projects furthest (Axis Black Caviar 61/100, Cedro 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Black Caviar and Cedro smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Nutmeg and Cardamom.

Is Axis Black Caviar or Cedro better for summer or winter?

For summer, Axis Black Caviar is the stronger pick. For winter, Cedro is the stronger pick. Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear; Cedro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Black Caviar and Cedro?

Axis Black Caviar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sea water, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Leather, Virginia Cedar and Musk. 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.