Fragrance comparison

Cedarwood vs La Raison Pure

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cedarwood

The Merchant of Venice

3.7218 votes

Rank #40,480 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

La Raison Pure

L'Antichambre

4.506 votes

Rank #32,767 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedarwood takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cedarwood
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
La Raison Pure
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cedarwood2/3

La Raison Pure1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cedarwood
Sillage & projection: Cedarwood
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Raison Pure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CedarwoodThe Merchant of Venice

La Raison PureL'Antichambre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCedarwood

SillageCedarwood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

amber65%

smoky53%

balsamic42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

herbal83%

warm spicy74%

amber65%

smoky56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperGinger

Heart

IncenseCedarNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Notes

SagePepperIncenseNutmegCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper, Incense, Cedar and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for La Raison Pure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 23%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#32,767

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLa Raison PureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedarwood by The Merchant of Venice is a dry, crisp woody fragrance with a sharp kick of freshly cracked black pepper and zesty ginger right at the start. As the lively spice settles, it reveals a clean, aromatic heart of dry cedar shavings, warm grated nutmeg, and a gentle swirl of cool church incense. The base groun…

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La Raison Pure by L'Antichambre is a refreshingly dry, contemplative woody aromatic fragrance that trades heavy sweetness for crisp herbal clarity. Right from the first spray, a lively snap of garden sage and cracked black pepper clears the air, creating a clean sensation like rubbing fresh culinary herbs between your…

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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 or La Raison Pure?

Cedarwood takes 2 of 3 categories. Cedarwood is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes; La Raison Pure is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Cedarwood for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose La Raison Pure for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedarwood or La Raison Pure?

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

Which projects more, Cedarwood or La Raison Pure?

Cedarwood projects furthest (Cedarwood 57/100, La Raison Pure 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedarwood and La Raison Pure smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Pepper, Incense, Cedar and Nutmeg.

Is Cedarwood or La Raison Pure better for summer or winter?

Cedarwood suits daytime wear; La Raison Pure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedarwood and La Raison Pure?

Cedarwood has top notes of Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Incense, Cedar and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk. La Raison Pure features Sage, Pepper, Incense, Nutmeg and Cedar.