Cedro vs Ego
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
CedroChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
EgoChoose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cedro1/2
Ego1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Ego
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cedro
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CedroMahoganyEgoViorisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 42%Had 22%Want 35%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
48 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEgoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
green61%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonMintNutmegCardamom
Base
Virginia CedarAmberTeak WoodMusk
Top
GrapefruitBergamotMandarinLemon
Heart
Wild RoseCardamomCinnamonNutmegMint
Base
Tolu BalsamPatchouliAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer38
Fall95
Winter100
Day100
Night90
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,083
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#60,084
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCedroHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCedro 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…
Reviews →Ego by Vioris merges bright grapefruit, bergamot, and mandarin with a warm base of tolu balsam and patchouli. It is an aromatic scent designed for men and women looking for an easy transitions from citrus brightness to resinous warmth.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Cedro or Ego?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Cedro is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; Ego is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cedro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ego for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Do Cedro and Ego smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Mint.
Is Cedro or Ego better for summer or winter?
Cedro suits daytime wear; Ego suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cedro and Ego?
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. Ego has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin and Lemon, heart notes of Wild Rose, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Tolu Balsam, Patchouli, Amber and Musk.
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