Cedro vs Mesmerized by Him
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cedro takes 1 of 1 categories.
CedroChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Mesmerized by HimChoose it for a patchouli and green character.
Cedro1/1
Mesmerized by Him0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
CedroMahoganyMesmerized by HimThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 42%Had 22%Want 35%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%
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
Not enough votes yet
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 winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
green61%
patchouli100%
green88%
woody77%
earthy65%
aromatic53%
balsamic42%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, green and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
CinnamonMintNutmegCardamom
Base
Virginia CedarAmberTeak WoodMusk
Notes
PatchouliMintMandarin OrangeBergamotLavenderCardamomAmberMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Mint and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Mesmerized by Him, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer38
Fall95
Winter100
Day100
Night90
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,110
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#70,523
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 →Mesmerized by Him by The Dua Brand is an oriental fougère extrait de parfum that pairs bright citrus with earthy depth. The fragrance begins with a sharp burst of bergamot and mandarin orange, quickly sharpened by crisp mint and sweet cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, clean lavender takes center stage, creating …
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.
Do Cedro and Mesmerized by Him smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Mint and Cardamom.
Is Cedro or Mesmerized by Him better for summer or winter?
Cedro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cedro and Mesmerized by Him?
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. Mesmerized by Him features Patchouli, Mint, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lavender.
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