Fragrance comparison

Cédrat vs Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 351 ratings analysed

Cédrat

Roger & Gallet

3.46318 votes

Rank #12,646 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum

Massimo Dutti

4.1833 votes

Rank #47,631 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cédrat
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cédrat2/7

Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Cédrat
Versatility: Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cédrat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CédratRoger & Gallet

Sandy Papyrus Eau de ParfumMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 54%Had 5%Want 41%

Category winnerSandy Papyrus Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

268 votes

45%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerSandy Papyrus Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum

SillageSandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value66

Category winnerCédratBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

marine56%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronGrapefruitMintWatermelon

Heart

Sea NotesBasilCardamom

Base

CedarVetiverMuskWhite Amber

Top

BasilCitronGrapefruit

Heart

CardamomGreen AppleJasmine

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodLeatherMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCitron, Grapefruit, Basil 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

Spring61

Summer100

Fall20

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer81

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night57

Category winnerSandy Papyrus Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex73

Women21

Men71

Unisex24

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,646

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#47,631

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCédratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cédrat is a light, lemon-led cologne with mint, aromatic herbs and a dry woody base. It smells clean, breezy and slightly soapy rather than juicy or sugary, with a more grounded citrus character than a bright lemonade style. It suits hot weather especially well, and many wearers find it easy, unisex and good value. Th…

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Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp burst of fresh basil, bitter citron, and bright grapefruit. The initial green bite softens quickly as warm cardamom comes through the middle, giving the crisp herbs a dry, aromatic spices texture. As it settles, creamy sandalwood and earthy patchouli form a quiet wooden …

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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, Cédrat or Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum?

Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Cédrat is rated 3.46/5 from 318 votes; Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum is rated 4.18/5 from 33 votes. Choose Cédrat for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cédrat or Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum?

Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum 59/100, Cédrat 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cédrat or Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum?

Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum 49/100, Cédrat 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cédrat and Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citron, Grapefruit, Basil and Cardamom.

Is Cédrat or Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cédrat is the stronger pick. For winter, Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Cédrat suits daytime wear; Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cédrat and Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum?

Cédrat has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit, Mint and Watermelon, heart notes of Sea Notes, Basil and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Musk and White Amber. Sandy Papyrus Eau de Parfum has top notes of Basil, Citron and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Green Apple and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Leather.