Fragrance comparison

Cedro vs On The Rock

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cedro

Mahogany

4.1948 votes

Rank #27,083 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

On The Rock

Max Deville

—0 votes

Rank #74,172 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedro takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cedro
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
On The Rock
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Cedro2/3

On The Rock1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cedro
Sillage & projection: On The Rock
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

CedroMahogany

On The RockMax Deville

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 35%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityCedro

SillageOn The Rock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest 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%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus

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

BergamotMandarin OrangeGreen ApplePink Pepper

Heart

MintCardamomNutmegCinnamonCypress

Base

AmbergrisSandalwoodVanillaTolu BalsamMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,083

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#74,172

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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On The Rock is a fresh-spicy aromatic with an easy citrus opening, a cool mint and cardamom heart, and a smoother dry-down of sandalwood, musk, ambergris and soft vanilla. It reads clean, brisk and lightly sweet rather than heavy. If you like spicy designer-style scents with some freshness up top and a warmer base und…

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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 lasts longer, Cedro or On The Rock?

Cedro lasts longest (Cedro 64/100, On The Rock 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedro or On The Rock?

On The Rock projects furthest (On The Rock 75/100, Cedro 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedro and On The Rock smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Mint.

Is Cedro or On The Rock better for summer or winter?

Cedro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedro and On The Rock?

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. On The Rock has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Mint, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tolu Balsam.