Fragrance comparison

Cedro vs Grey

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

Cedro

Mahogany

4.1948 votes

Rank #27,275 CitrusWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Grey

Rose & Co Manchester

3.8312 votes

Rank #58,234 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grey takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cedro
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Grey
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cedro2/5

Grey3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cedro
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grey
Sillage & projection: Grey
Value for money: Grey
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

CedroMahogany

GreyRose & Co Manchester

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 35%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 25%Want 55%

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

42%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGrey

SillageGrey

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value67

Category winnerGreyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy 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

Top

MintGrapefruitSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegOrange BlossomCardamomCinnamon

Base

LabdanumTonka BeanVanilaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, 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 season

Spring86

Summer38

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night90

Spring20

Summer20

Fall40

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,275

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#58,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCedroHigher 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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Grey by Rose & Co Manchester opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, backed by a cool kick of mint. Saffron adds a dry, slightly metallic edge that prevents the citrus from feeling like a standard gym cologne. As the top notes settle, nutmeg and cinnamon warm up the core alongside white orange blo…

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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 Grey?

Grey takes 3 of 5 categories. Cedro is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; Grey is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cedro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Grey for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedro or Grey?

Grey lasts longest (Grey 77/100, Cedro 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedro or Grey?

Grey projects furthest (Grey 59/100, Cedro 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedro and Grey smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Mint.

Is Cedro or Grey better for summer or winter?

Cedro suits daytime wear; Grey suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedro and Grey?

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. Grey has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Saffron and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli.