Fragrance comparison

Cedro vs Explosea

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 286 ratings analysed

Cedro

Granado

4.17215 votes

Rank #11,753 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Explosea

Once

4.2571 votes

Rank #7,174 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Explosea takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cedro
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Explosea
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cedro1/7

Explosea6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CedroGranado

ExploseaOnce

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 46%Had 7%Want 47%

Category winnerCedroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

215 votes

52%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerExploseaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityExplosea

SillageExplosea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value82

Category winnerExploseaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

floral48%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

marine92%

woody84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MuskHibiscusHibiscus Seed

Heart

CedarCashmere MuskSaffron

Base

SandalwoodAmber

Top

CitrusesSea NotesSaffron

Heart

Cashmere MuskCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberLicoriceRose

Base

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMusk, Cashmere Musk, Saffron and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Spring85

Summer100

Fall43

Winter20

Day100

Night67

Category winnerExploseaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex65

Women9

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#7,174

PerfumerAngéline Leporini

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerExploseaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Granado Cedro opens with an airy musk supported by crisp hibiscus and subtle hibiscus seed, giving the top a dry, herbal feel. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward clean cedarwood and soft cashmere musk touched by saffron. The base settles into a smooth cedar and sandalwood foundation warmed by amber. …

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Explosea by Once creates a bold marine presence for anyone seeking a salty, citrus-forward fragrance. This composition moves from sharp, zesty openings into deeper aquatic and resinous layers. Ideal for warm weather wear, it offers a distinct, high-impact scent profile that avoids the typical blue aquatic cliches foun…

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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, Cedro or Explosea?

Explosea takes 6 of 7 categories. Cedro is rated 4.17/5 from 215 votes; Explosea is rated 4.25/5 from 71 votes. Choose Cedro for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Explosea for a citrus and marine character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedro or Explosea?

Explosea lasts longest (Explosea 78/100, Cedro 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedro or Explosea?

Explosea projects furthest (Explosea 70/100, Cedro 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedro and Explosea smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Musk, Cashmere Musk, Saffron and Sandalwood.

Is Cedro or Explosea better for summer or winter?

For summer, Explosea is the stronger pick. For winter, Cedro is the stronger pick. Explosea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedro and Explosea?

Cedro has top notes of Musk, Hibiscus and Hibiscus Seed, heart notes of Cedar, Cashmere Musk and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. Explosea has top notes of Citruses, Sea Notes and Saffron, heart notes of Cashmere Musk, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber and Licorice, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.