Fragrance comparison

Cedarwood vs Temperantia

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

Cedarwood

Mythos

4.333 votes

Rank #40,864 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Temperantia

INSPIRITU

3.7821 votes

Rank #23,995 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Temperantia takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cedarwood
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Temperantia
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cedarwood0/3

Temperantia2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CedarwoodMythos

TemperantiaINSPIRITU

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

3.78/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

42%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTemperantia

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

fruity53%

sweet42%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

woody69%

violet61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitOrange

Heart

GeraniumRed BerriesPepper

Base

VetiverCedar

Top

GingerPepperRed BerriesGrapefruit

Heart

Turkish RoseFrench VioletJasmine

Base

PatchouliVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Red Berries, Pepper and Vetiver. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,864

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#23,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerTemperantiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mythos Cedarwood reads as a bright, spicy woody aromatic built around citrus, pepper, vetiver and dry cedar. Bergamot, grapefruit and orange give it a sharp, clean opening, while geranium and red berries add a slightly aromatic, lightly fruity lift before the woods settle in. It looks best suited to men who want a fre…

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Temperantia by INSPIRITU is a unisex fragrance that balances ginger and pepper with rose and violet. It sits close to the skin, offering a brisk, spicy opening that settles into a woody musk base. This scent feels appropriate for casual daytime wear during the spring or fall when you want something grounded yet floral.

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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, Cedarwood or Temperantia?

Temperantia takes 2 of 3 categories. Cedarwood is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Temperantia is rated 3.78/5 from 21 votes. Choose Cedarwood for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Temperantia for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedarwood or Temperantia?

Temperantia lasts longest (Temperantia 68/100, Cedarwood 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedarwood or Temperantia?

Projection is very close: Cedarwood 50/100, Temperantia 50/100 for sillage.

Do Cedarwood and Temperantia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Red Berries, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Cedarwood or Temperantia better for summer or winter?

Cedarwood suits day or night wear; Temperantia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedarwood and Temperantia?

Cedarwood has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Red Berries and Pepper, a base of Vetiver and Cedar. Temperantia has top notes of Ginger, Pepper, Red Berries and Grapefruit, heart notes of Turkish Rose, French Violet and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.