Fragrance comparison

Cedro vs Corduroy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 357 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cedro

Mahogany

4.1948 votes

Rank #27,275 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Corduroy

Zirh

3.48309 votes

Rank #9,040 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedro takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cedro
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Corduroy
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Cedro5/7

Corduroy2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CedroMahogany

CorduroyZirh

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 35%

3.48/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerCedroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

23%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

281 votes

Category winnerCedroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCedro

SillageCedro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCorduroyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CinnamonMintNutmegCardamom

Base

Virginia CedarAmberTeak WoodMusk

Notes

NutmegCinnamonTonka BeanSandalwoodLavenderVanillaCardamomGuaiac WoodBay LeafVirginia CedarMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer38

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Spring54

Summer31

Fall100

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCedroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men82

Unisex13

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,275

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerCorduroyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cedro opens with a sharp splash of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm, spiced core of nutmeg and cinnamon. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear when you want a clean woodiness that does not overpower. The dry cedar base gives it a grounded, masculine quality that works well for offic…

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Corduroy is a budget-friendly spicy woody scent with a citrus lift up top, then a soft mix of nutmeg, cinnamon, lavender, tonka and vanilla. It wears warm, powdery and slightly creamy rather than dense or dark. Reviews point to an easy, casual style with mixed quality cues. Some find it cozy, smooth and impressive for…

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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 Corduroy?

Cedro takes 5 of 7 categories. Cedro is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; Corduroy is rated 3.48/5 from 309 votes. Choose Cedro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Corduroy for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Cedro or Corduroy?

Cedro lasts longest (Cedro 64/100, Corduroy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedro or Corduroy?

Cedro projects furthest (Cedro 56/100, Corduroy 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedro and Corduroy smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Cedro or Corduroy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cedro and Corduroy?

Cedro has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon, Mint, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Teak Wood and Musk. Corduroy features Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Lavender.