Fragrance comparison

Cedarwood and Bergamot vs Smooth Amber

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cedarwood and Bergamot

Aaron Terence Hughes

3.4935 votes

Rank #25,947 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Smooth Amber

Bath & Body Works

4.2218 votes

Rank #43,201 AmberAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedarwood and Bergamot takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cedarwood and Bergamot
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Smooth Amber
Choose it for a amber and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cedarwood and Bergamot3/5

Smooth Amber2/5

Ratings & consensus: Smooth Amber
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cedarwood and Bergamot
Sillage & projection: Cedarwood and Bergamot
Value for money: Smooth Amber
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cedarwood and Bergamot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cedarwood and BergamotAaron Terence Hughes

Smooth AmberBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%

4.22/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 73%Had 12%Want 16%

Category winnerSmooth AmberRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

9%Like

6%Ok

29%Dislike

11%Hate

35 votes

33%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCedarwood and Bergamot

SillageCedarwood and Bergamot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSmooth AmberBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

amber70%

white floral60%

fresh spicy50%

amber100%

animalic83%

citrus65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLavenderNeroliSicilian Lemon

Heart

VetiverJasmine Sambac

Base

AmberCedar

Notes

AmberNeroli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli 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 season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer50

Fall92

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men74

Unisex16

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,947

PerfumerAaron Terence Hughes

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#43,201

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCedarwood and BergamotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedarwood and Bergamot is a bright, peel-like citrus opening that quickly leans into a clean, soapy freshness. On some skins the cedar reads subtle, on others it feels strikingly realistic, like smooth, dry wood with a faint amber warmth underneath. It wears like a polished spring and summer scent, aromatic and tidy, …

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Smooth Amber by Bath & Body Works opens with a warm, resinous glow that sits close to the skin. This Oriental fragrance for men focuses on a blend of sweet amber, grounded dried woods, and a hint of fresh neroli. It creates a natural, rustic feel, making it a reliable choice for casual, everyday wear throughout the co…

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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, Cedarwood and Bergamot or Smooth Amber?

Cedarwood and Bergamot takes 3 of 5 categories. Cedarwood and Bergamot is rated 3.49/5 from 35 votes; Smooth Amber is rated 4.22/5 from 18 votes. Choose Cedarwood and Bergamot for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Smooth Amber for a amber and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedarwood and Bergamot or Smooth Amber?

Cedarwood and Bergamot lasts longest (Cedarwood and Bergamot 60/100, Smooth Amber 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedarwood and Bergamot or Smooth Amber?

Cedarwood and Bergamot projects furthest (Cedarwood and Bergamot 60/100, Smooth Amber 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedarwood and Bergamot and Smooth Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli and Amber.

Is Cedarwood and Bergamot or Smooth Amber better for summer or winter?

Cedarwood and Bergamot suits daytime wear; Smooth Amber suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedarwood and Bergamot and Smooth Amber?

Cedarwood and Bergamot has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lavender and Neroli, heart notes of Vetiver and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Amber and Cedar. Smooth Amber features Amber and Neroli.