Fragrance comparison

Cedrat Tonic vs Rafaelle

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Cedrat Tonic

Les Liquides Imaginaires

3.7394 votes

Rank #18,289 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Rafaelle

Celebon

3.002 votes

Rank #65,536 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rafaelle takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cedrat Tonic
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rafaelle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cedrat Tonic1/5

Rafaelle4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cedrat TonicLes Liquides Imaginaires

RafaelleCelebon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 79%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

31%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

94 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityRafaelle

SillageRafaelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRafaelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

musky65%

green56%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GinRosemaryGrapefruitCitrusLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

MintPink PepperGingerBergamotJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

AkigalawoodAmberwoodMuskAmbretteelemi

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBlood OrangeCitronPearBergamotLavenderRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperNutmegelemiGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmberwoodVanilla

Category winnerRafaelleLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex83

Women5

Casual 42%Work 34%Date 16%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,289

PerfumerJulie Noé

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#65,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCedrat TonicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedrat Tonic by Les Liquides Imaginaires smells like a tall, iced glass of botanical gin poured over crushed grapefruit and garden mint. The opening bursts with fizzy lemon zest, aromatic rosemary, and juniper berries that mimic an authentic cocktail on a warm patio. As the initial splash calms down, spicy pink pepper…

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Rafaelle by Celebon hits you with bright Mediterranean sunlight. A sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crisp pear, and vibrant blood orange cuts through the air. You immediately notice a brisk chill. It feels clean and athletic without smelling like a cheap gym locker shower gel. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus …

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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, Cedrat Tonic or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle takes 4 of 5 categories. Cedrat Tonic is rated 3.73/5 from 94 votes; Rafaelle is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cedrat Tonic for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rafaelle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedrat Tonic or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle lasts longest (Rafaelle 80/100, Cedrat Tonic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedrat Tonic or Rafaelle?

Rafaelle projects furthest (Rafaelle 75/100, Cedrat Tonic 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedrat Tonic and Rafaelle smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Ginger.

Is Cedrat Tonic or Rafaelle better for summer or winter?

Cedrat Tonic suits daytime wear; Rafaelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedrat Tonic and Rafaelle?

Cedrat Tonic has top notes of Gin, Rosemary, Grapefruit and Citrus, heart notes of Mint, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Bergamot, a base of Akigalawood, Amberwood, Musk and Ambrette. Rafaelle has top notes of Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Citron and Pear, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, elemi and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amberwood.