Fragrance comparison

Cedre Blanc vs Gentleman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 285 ratings analysed

Cedre Blanc

Creed

3.83258 votes

Rank #34,610 AromaticWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Gentleman

Mahogany

4.0027 votes

Rank #33,599 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gentleman takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cedre Blanc
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gentleman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Cedre Blanc1/7

Gentleman6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cedre BlancCreed

GentlemanMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 46%Had 18%Want 35%

Category winnerCedre BlancRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

258 votes

33%Love

44%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerGentlemanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageGentleman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value71

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

citrus53%

white floral42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

lavender61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotBay LeafGalbanumCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumLilyJasmine

Base5-6 hrs

CedarVetiverSandalwood

Top

Sicilian LemonLavenderThujaLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

PetitgrainGeraniumBasilGalbanumCardamom

Base

VetiverAmberSandalwoodPatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Cardamom, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Cedre Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall34

Winter15

Day100

Night20

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night100

Category winnerGentlemanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex57

Women16

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,610

PerfumerJulien Rasquinet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,599

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGentlemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedre Blanc by Creed opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot and bitter green galbanum, instantly evoking clean forest air after morning rain. Fresh herbal bay leaf and a pinch of cardamom soon join in, cutting through any heavy woodiness and keeping the scent bright and breezy. In the center, soft geranium and cl…

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Gentleman by Mahogany opens with a burst of Sicilian Lemon and Lavender, settling into a green heart of Basil and Geranium before finishing on a warm base of Vetiver and Amber. Designed for men seeking an easygoing fougere, this scent offers an approachable style that is simple to enjoy during daytime wear.

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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, Cedre Blanc or Gentleman?

Gentleman takes 6 of 7 categories. Cedre Blanc is rated 3.83/5 from 258 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.00/5 from 27 votes. Choose Cedre Blanc for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedre Blanc or Gentleman?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 62/100, Cedre Blanc 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedre Blanc or Gentleman?

Gentleman projects furthest (Gentleman 53/100, Cedre Blanc 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedre Blanc and Gentleman smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Cardamom, Geranium and Vetiver.

Is Cedre Blanc or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cedre Blanc is the stronger pick. For winter, Gentleman is the stronger pick. Cedre Blanc suits daytime wear; Gentleman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedre Blanc and Gentleman?

Cedre Blanc has top notes of Bergamot, Bay Leaf, Galbanum and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Gentleman has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Lavender, Thuja and Lime, heart notes of Petitgrain, Geranium, Basil and Galbanum, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.