Fragrance comparison

Cedro vs Paul Smith Man 2

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 216 ratings analysed

Cedro

Mahogany

4.1948 votes

Rank #27,275 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Paul Smith Man 2

Paul Smith

3.56168 votes

Rank #10,300 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paul Smith Man 2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cedro
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Paul Smith Man 2
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cedro3/7

Paul Smith Man 24/7

Ratings & consensus: Cedro
Community sentiment: Cedro
Longevity: Paul Smith Man 2
Sillage & projection: Paul Smith Man 2
Value for money: Paul Smith Man 2
Versatility: Cedro
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paul Smith Man 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CedroMahogany

Paul Smith Man 2Paul Smith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 42%Had 22%Want 35%

3.56/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 47%Had 31%Want 22%

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

20%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

95 votes

Category winnerCedroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPaul Smith Man 2

SillagePaul Smith Man 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

powdery69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, 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

CardamomGrapefruitGranny Smith appleMandarin Orange

Heart

Cashmere WoodCinnamonNutmegLavender

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanVirginia Cedar

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

Spring45

Summer41

Fall100

Winter83

Day77

Night100

Category winnerCedroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex31

Women0

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,275

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerPaul Smith Man 2Higher 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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Paul Smith Man 2 is a woody spicy EDT that opens with bright citrus, green apple and cardamom, then turns warmer with nutmeg, cinnamon and soft woods. It usually wears as a sweet, slightly powdery designer scent with a fresh edge. It suits someone who wants an easy autumn to spring daily fragrance at a fair price. Sam…

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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 Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Cedro is rated 4.19/5 from 48 votes; Paul Smith Man 2 is rated 3.56/5 from 168 votes. Choose Cedro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Paul Smith Man 2 for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cedro or Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 lasts longest (Paul Smith Man 2 69/100, Cedro 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cedro or Paul Smith Man 2?

Paul Smith Man 2 projects furthest (Paul Smith Man 2 63/100, Cedro 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cedro and Paul Smith Man 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Cedro or Paul Smith Man 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paul Smith Man 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Cedro is the stronger pick. Cedro suits daytime wear; Paul Smith Man 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedro and Paul Smith Man 2?

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. Paul Smith Man 2 has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Granny Smith apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Virginia Cedar.