Fragrance comparison

Cedar Paradise vs Oudessens

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cedar Paradise

Auraa Desire

5.001 votes

Rank #49,456 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Oudessens

Mémoire des Sens

4.001 votes

Rank #66,640 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedar Paradise takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cedar Paradise
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Oudessens
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cedar Paradise2/4

Oudessens1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cedar Paradise
Sillage & projection: Oudessens
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cedar Paradise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cedar ParadiseAuraa Desire

OudessensMémoire des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCedar Paradise

SillageOudessens

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

musky61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodAmberOud

Base

PatchouliOakmossMusk

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Oud

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,640

PerfumerEstelle Barbot

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCedar ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedar Paradise by Auraa Desire opens with a dry, spicy blend of saffron, nutmeg, and lavender. This oriental woody fragrance settles into a warm heart of cashmere wood, amber, and oud. It is a versatile choice for those who enjoy grounding woods paired with earthy patchouli and oakmoss, suitable for year-round wear in…

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Estelle Barbot composed Oudessens for Mémoire des Sens in 2024 as a dry, aromatic woody composition. Crisp lavender and grated nutmeg strike the opening before a dark core of oud and patchouli takes hold on skin. A grounded base of soft musk keeps the dry spices from feeling abrasive. Designed for cold rain and Octob…

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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, Cedar Paradise or Oudessens?

Cedar Paradise takes 2 of 4 categories. Cedar Paradise is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Oudessens is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cedar Paradise for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Oudessens for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedar Paradise or Oudessens?

Cedar Paradise lasts longest (Cedar Paradise 73/100, Oudessens 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedar Paradise or Oudessens?

Oudessens projects furthest (Oudessens 75/100, Cedar Paradise 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedar Paradise and Oudessens smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud.

Is Cedar Paradise or Oudessens better for summer or winter?

Oudessens suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedar Paradise and Oudessens?

Cedar Paradise has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Amber and Oud, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk. Oudessens has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk.