Fragrance comparison

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain vs Hairdresser's Husband

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain

L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse

4.1539 votes

Rank #25,549 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Hairdresser's Husband

Lush

3.99116 votes

Rank #15,928 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hairdresser's Husband
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain6/7

Hairdresser's Husband1/7

Ratings & consensus: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Community sentiment: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Longevity: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Sillage & projection: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Value for money: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Versatility: Bois de Cedre Petitgrain
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hairdresser's Husband

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bois de Cedre PetitgrainL'Atelier des Bois de Grasse

Hairdresser's HusbandLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

3.99/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 61%

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

33%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

106 votes

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBois de Cedre Petitgrain

SillageBois de Cedre Petitgrain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value27

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

amber69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

vanilla83%

aromatic65%

sweet48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonelemiBergamotLimeOrangeCinnamonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

PetitgrainLavenderIrisOrange BlossomYlang-YlangRose

Base5-7 hrs

CedarWoody NotesAmbergrisAmberSandalwoodPralineVanillaPatchouli

Top

LemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

LimeMyrtle

Base

Tonka BeanVanilla Absolute

InformationalShared notesLemon, Lime, Orange and Grapefruit. Durations are only published for Bois de Cedre Petitgrain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night48

Spring76

Summer100

Fall45

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBois de Cedre PetitgrainMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 17%Party 10%

Men8

Unisex56

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,928

PerfumerMark Constantine

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerHairdresser's HusbandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain by L'Atelier des Bois de Grasse greets you with an immediate burst of natural citrus. Fresh lemon, zesty lime, and bitter bergamot combine with green petitgrain twigs, creating a clean scent reminiscent of an Italian citrus grove in early May. As the vibrant opening settles, the fragrance reve…

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Hairdresser's Husband opens with a burst of lemon, orange and grapefruit that feels crisp, juicy and slightly bitter, then settles into a softer citrus-aromatic dry-down with lime, myrtle, tonka and a touch of vanilla. It usually reads bright, clean and easy to wear, especially in warm weather, though the sweeter base…

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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, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain or Hairdresser's Husband?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain takes 6 of 7 categories. Bois de Cedre Petitgrain is rated 4.15/5 from 39 votes; Hairdresser's Husband is rated 3.99/5 from 116 votes. Choose Bois de Cedre Petitgrain for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hairdresser's Husband for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain or Hairdresser's Husband?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain lasts longest (Bois de Cedre Petitgrain 66/100, Hairdresser's Husband 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain or Hairdresser's Husband?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain projects furthest (Bois de Cedre Petitgrain 56/100, Hairdresser's Husband 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Cedre Petitgrain and Hairdresser's Husband smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Lime, Orange and Grapefruit.

Is Bois de Cedre Petitgrain or Hairdresser's Husband better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hairdresser's Husband is the stronger pick. For winter, Bois de Cedre Petitgrain is the stronger pick. Bois de Cedre Petitgrain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Cedre Petitgrain and Hairdresser's Husband?

Bois de Cedre Petitgrain has top notes of Lemon, elemi, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Iris and Orange Blossom, a base of Cedar, Woody Notes, Ambergris and Amber. Hairdresser's Husband has top notes of Lemon, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lime and Myrtle, a base of Tonka Bean and Vanilla Absolute.