Fragrance comparison

Cedre vs Obsidian

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Cedre

Parfums 06130

3.8833 votes

Rank #23,988 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Obsidian

Insider Parfums

4.405 votes

Rank #38,716 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cedre
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Obsidian
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cedre1/4

Obsidian3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CedreParfums 06130

ObsidianInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 33%Had 19%Want 48%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityObsidian

SillageObsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value94

Category winnerObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

violet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

VioletBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

Virginia CedarNutmegCardamom

Base4 to 7 hours

VetiverMuskAmbergrisSandalwood

Top

GeraniumCardamomNutmegMandarin OrangePink PepperCorianderLavender

Heart

AgarwoodVetiverIncenseOudMagnoliaVioletAmber

Base

Virginia CedarSandalwoodBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Mandarin Orange, Virginia Cedar and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Cedre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall93

Winter93

Day100

Night76

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,988

PerfumerRaphael Haury

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#38,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCedreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedre by Parfums 06130 is an understated woody spicy eau de toilette built around soft Virginia cedar and crisp botanicals. It starts with a brief flash of mandarin orange, bergamot, and grapefruit tempered by sweet, powdery violet. As the citrus sparkle settles, the scent moves into a calm woody core accented by card…

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Obsidian by Insider Parfums offers a bold, woody composition designed for those who appreciate intensity. This unisex scent centers on oud and vetiver, creating a dry and spicy profile that cuts through cold air. It remains firm on the skin for hours, making it a reliable choice for autumn evenings when you need a fra…

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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 or Obsidian?

Obsidian takes 3 of 4 categories. Cedre is rated 3.88/5 from 33 votes; Obsidian is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Cedre for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Obsidian for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedre or Obsidian?

Obsidian lasts longest (Obsidian 90/100, Cedre 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedre or Obsidian?

Obsidian projects furthest (Obsidian 81/100, Cedre 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedre and Obsidian smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Mandarin Orange, Virginia Cedar and Nutmeg.

Is Cedre or Obsidian better for summer or winter?

Cedre suits daytime wear; Obsidian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedre and Obsidian?

Cedre has top notes of Violet, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Ambergris and Sandalwood. Obsidian has top notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Agarwood, Vetiver, Incense and Oud, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Musk.