Fragrance comparison

Cedar in Oak vs Leo

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Cedar in Oak

Scents of Wood

3.6721 votes

Rank #54,135 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Leo

Demeter Fragrance

4.0812 votes

Rank #42,871 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cedar in Oak
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Leo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cedar in Oak2/5

Leo3/5

Ratings & consensus: Leo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cedar in Oak
Sillage & projection: Cedar in Oak
Value for money: Leo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Leo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cedar in OakScents of Wood

LeoDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

Category winnerLeoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

33%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCedar in Oak

SillageCedar in Oak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerLeoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy90%

earthy80%

iris70%

warm spicy60%

powdery50%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black PepperOrrisAtlas CedarVirginia CedarMyrrhHaitian VetiverPink PepperCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MyrrhTeak WoodBlack PepperBitter Orange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Leo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day86

Night100

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night62

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

Casual 36%Date 27%Work 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,135

PerfumerYves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLeoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedar in Oak by Scents of Wood centers on the interaction between Atlas and Virginia cedar woods. It creates a dry, resinous, and earthy profile punctuated by black pepper and iris. This scent feels best suited for cool autumn days when you want a grounded, woody presence that lingers on the skin without overwhelming …

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Demeter Fragrance Leo brings immediate warmth to the skin without feeling heavy. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange blossom paired with freshly cracked black pepper. It wakes up the senses. Within ten minutes, rich myrrh and dry teak wood take over the heart, creating a golden amber glow that feels re…

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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, Cedar in Oak or Leo?

Leo takes 3 of 5 categories. Cedar in Oak is rated 3.67/5 from 21 votes; Leo is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cedar in Oak for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Leo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedar in Oak or Leo?

Cedar in Oak lasts longest (Cedar in Oak 66/100, Leo 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedar in Oak or Leo?

Cedar in Oak projects furthest (Cedar in Oak 54/100, Leo 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedar in Oak and Leo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Myrrh.

Is Cedar in Oak or Leo better for summer or winter?

Cedar in Oak suits evening wear; Leo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedar in Oak and Leo?

Cedar in Oak features Black Pepper, Orris, Atlas Cedar, Virginia Cedar and Myrrh. Leo features Myrrh, Teak Wood, Black Pepper and Bitter Orange Blossom.