Fragrance comparison

Cedrus Ascent vs Classique Blue

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Cedrus Ascent

Pañpuri

—0 votes

Rank #73,233 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Classique Blue

Athoor Al Alam

3.577 votes

Rank #58,400 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classique Blue takes 1 of 1 categories.

Cedrus Ascent
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Classique Blue
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cedrus Ascent0/1

Classique Blue1/1

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: Classique Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cedrus AscentPañpuri

Classique BlueAthoor Al Alam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

musky100%

powdery83%

woody65%

warm spicy48%

balsamic30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Ma-KwaenBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RosePeru Balsam

Base6-8+ hrs

FrankincenseSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodHinokiMusk

Top

Marine notesBergamotMint

Heart

FrankincenseLavenderGeranium

Base

SandalwoodMuskCedarwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Frankincense, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Cedrus Ascent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 39%Casual 29%Date 22%Party 10%

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,400

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClassique BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pañpuri Cedrus Ascent opens with a zesty blast of Thai ma-kwaen pepper and tart bergamot that quickly gives way to warm cedarwood, sacred frankincense, and creamy sandalwood. It smells dry, clean, and meditative like temple air drifting through mountain pines. There is no cloying sweetness here. The heart reveals a to…

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Classique Blue by Athoor Al Alam opens with sharp bergamot, fresh mint, and crisp marine notes before shifting into aromatic lavender, geranium, and smoky frankincense. A base of cedarwood, sandalwood, and heavy musk settles down on skin with a clean, powdery finish. It offers a solid daily option for men who want a r…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Cedrus Ascent and Classique Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and balsamic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Frankincense, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.

Is Cedrus Ascent or Classique Blue better for summer or winter?

Cedrus Ascent suits daytime wear; Classique Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cedrus Ascent and Classique Blue?

Cedrus Ascent has top notes of Ma-Kwaen and Bergamot, heart notes of Damask Rose and Peru Balsam, a base of Frankincense, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Classique Blue has top notes of Marine notes, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Frankincense, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Cedarwood.