FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Cedre Atlas vs Hortus Sanitatis

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

Updated 1,984 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hortus Sanitatis takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Cedre Atlas

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

  • Hortus Sanitatis

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cedre Atlas1/7
Hortus Sanitatis6/7
Ratings & consensus
Hortus Sanitatis
Community sentiment
Hortus Sanitatis
Longevity
Hortus Sanitatis
Sillage & projection
Hortus Sanitatis
Value for money
Cedre Atlas
Versatility
Hortus Sanitatis
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Hortus Sanitatis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cedre AtlasAtelier Cologne
Hortus SanitatisGucci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.88/ 5 · 1,867 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 117 votes
Have 25%Had 3%Want 72%
Category winnerHortus SanitatisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
43%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate

1,867 votes

71%Love
9%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

117 votes

Category winnerHortus SanitatisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityHortus Sanitatis

SillageHortus Sanitatis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value41
¤ Price value18
Category winnerCedre AtlasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus86%
aromatic72%
fruity58%
powdery44%
fresh spicy30%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
earthy58%
green44%
leather30%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonBergamotBlack Currant
Heart
CedarApricotJasmine
Base
VetiverPapyrusAmber
Notes
PapyrusVetiverGingerCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCedar, Vetiver and Papyrus. Durations are only published for Hortus Sanitatis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter39
Day–
Night–
Spring57
Summer32
Fall100
Winter70
Day82
Night100
Category winnerHortus SanitatisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men28
Unisex64
Women9
Men66
Unisex31
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,477

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,058

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerHortus SanitatisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedre Atlas opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and black currant before quickly settling into a dry cedar wood heart softened by ripe apricot. Jérôme Epinette built this cologne around crisp woods and tangy fruit, giving it an airy, crisp feel ideal for warm spring mornings and casual office wear.

Reviews →

Gucci Hortus Sanitatis is a focused woody and aromatic Eau de Parfum built around dry papyrus, earthy vetiver, sharp ginger, and cedar. From the first spray, it presents a crisp, medicinal freshness where zesty ginger slices through parched, papery woods. As it settles, green and earthy tones take over, delivering the…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cedre Atlas or Hortus Sanitatis?

Hortus Sanitatis takes 6 of 7 categories. Cedre Atlas is rated 3.88/5 from 1,867 votes; Hortus Sanitatis is rated 4.33/5 from 117 votes. Choose Cedre Atlas for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Hortus Sanitatis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedre Atlas or Hortus Sanitatis?

Hortus Sanitatis lasts longest (Hortus Sanitatis 77/100, Cedre Atlas 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedre Atlas or Hortus Sanitatis?

Hortus Sanitatis projects furthest (Hortus Sanitatis 68/100, Cedre Atlas 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedre Atlas and Hortus Sanitatis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Vetiver and Papyrus.

Is Cedre Atlas or Hortus Sanitatis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hortus Sanitatis is the stronger pick. For winter, Hortus Sanitatis is the stronger pick. Hortus Sanitatis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedre Atlas and Hortus Sanitatis?

Cedre Atlas has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Cedar, Apricot and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Papyrus and Amber. Hortus Sanitatis features Papyrus, Vetiver, Ginger and Cedar.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance