Cedar Violet vs Paul Smith London Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Paul Smith London Men takes 6 of 7 categories.
Cedar VioletChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Paul Smith London MenChoose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Cedar Violet1/7
Paul Smith London Men6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Paul Smith London Men
- Community sentiment
- Paul Smith London Men
- Longevity
- Paul Smith London Men
- Sillage & projection
- Paul Smith London Men
- Value for money
- Paul Smith London Men
- Versatility
- Cedar Violet
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paul Smith London Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cedar VioletAerinPaul Smith London MenPaul SmithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.56/ 5 · 431 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 284 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerPaul Smith London MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate
398 votes
49%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
274 votes
Category winnerPaul Smith London MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPaul Smith London Men
SillagePaul Smith London Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPaul Smith London MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
powdery86%
ozonic72%
white floral58%
aquatic44%
warm spicy30%
aromatic100%
green92%
woody84%
powdery77%
violet69%
amber61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet LeafLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
Virginia CedarCalifornian Gardenia
Base
Australian SandalwoodAmber
Top
MintVioletViolet LeafGreen MandarinOrange
Heart
LavenderVetiverJasmine
Base
Tonka BeanAustralian SandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Australian Sandalwood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer52
Fall0
Winter51
Day–
Night–
Spring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCedar VioletMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,749
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews83
Overall rank#1,780
PerfumerAntoine Lie
Launched—
Reviews66
Category winnerPaul Smith London MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCedar Violet opens as a soft violet leaf and lily-of-the-valley scent, then settles quickly into creamy sandalwood, cedar and a light amber warmth. It reads more woody-powdery than lush floral. This suits someone who likes clean, polished, slightly nostalgic scents with a calm unisex feel. Sample first if you want st…
Reviews →Paul Smith London Men opens with cool mint, violet leaf and citrus, then settles into a soft woody heart with lavender, vetiver and a creamy tonka-amber base. On skin, many wearers describe an unexpected coconut or suncream effect that makes it feel fresh, powdery and slightly retro. It suits men who like green, aroma…
Reviews →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 Violet or Paul Smith London Men?
Paul Smith London Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Cedar Violet is rated 3.56/5 from 431 votes; Paul Smith London Men is rated 4.14/5 from 284 votes. Choose Cedar Violet for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Paul Smith London Men for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Cedar Violet or Paul Smith London Men?
Paul Smith London Men lasts longest (Paul Smith London Men 72/100, Cedar Violet 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cedar Violet or Paul Smith London Men?
Paul Smith London Men projects furthest (Paul Smith London Men 59/100, Cedar Violet 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cedar Violet and Paul Smith London Men smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.
Is Cedar Violet or Paul Smith London Men better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cedar Violet is the stronger pick. For winter, Paul Smith London Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cedar Violet and Paul Smith London Men?
Cedar Violet has top notes of Violet Leaf and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Virginia Cedar and Californian Gardenia, a base of Australian Sandalwood and Amber. Paul Smith London Men has top notes of Mint, Violet, Violet Leaf and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Australian Sandalwood and Amber.
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