Fragrance comparison

Close Up vs Maple Cedar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 715 ratings analysed

Close Up

Olfactive Studio

3.67682 votes

Rank #6,998 CherryWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Maple Cedar

Joterc

4.3333 votes

Rank #32,544 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maple Cedar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Close Up
Choose it for a cherry and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Maple Cedar
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Close Up3/7

Maple Cedar4/7

Ratings & consensus: Maple Cedar
Community sentiment: Maple Cedar
Longevity: Close Up
Sillage & projection: Close Up
Value for money: Maple Cedar
Versatility: Maple Cedar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Close Up

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Close UpOlfactive Studio

Maple CedarJoterc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 682 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

Category winnerMaple CedarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

682 votes

45%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerMaple CedarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityClose Up

SillageClose Up

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMaple CedarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

amber84%

almond77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherrySpicesCoffee

Heart

White TobaccoPatchouliAtlas CedarRose

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

CedarwoodCardamomBergamotRose

Heart

AlmondAtlas CedarCoffeeHeliotropeAgarwood (Oud)

Base

Tolu BalsamAmberVanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Patchouli, Atlas Cedar and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer0

Fall100

Winter92

Day84

Night100

Category winnerMaple CedarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex59

Women27

Men29

Unisex65

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,998

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#32,544

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClose UpHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Close Up opens with a striking blast of sour black cherry and warm anise spices, creating an immediate sweet yet medicinal impression. As it settles on the skin, the dark fruitiness blends into a dry, dusty coffee note and a soft sheet of white tobacco. It feels rich, slightly boozy, and dense, making it a standout ch…

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Maple Cedar by Joterc offers a warm, woody embrace designed for cool weather. It balances dry woods with roasted coffee and sweet vanilla on skin. This unisex blend works best during cozy autumn evenings when you want a comforting scent that projects moderately without taking over the room.

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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, Close Up or Maple Cedar?

Maple Cedar takes 4 of 7 categories. Close Up is rated 3.67/5 from 682 votes; Maple Cedar is rated 4.33/5 from 33 votes. Choose Close Up for a cherry and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Maple Cedar for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Close Up or Maple Cedar?

They last about the same: Close Up 70/100, Maple Cedar 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Close Up or Maple Cedar?

Close Up projects furthest (Close Up 65/100, Maple Cedar 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Close Up and Maple Cedar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Coffee, Patchouli, Atlas Cedar and Rose.

Is Close Up or Maple Cedar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Close Up is the stronger pick. For winter, Close Up is the stronger pick. Maple Cedar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Close Up and Maple Cedar?

Close Up has top notes of Cherry, Spices and Coffee, heart notes of White Tobacco, Patchouli, Atlas Cedar and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk. Maple Cedar has top notes of Cedarwood, Cardamom, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Almond, Atlas Cedar, Coffee and Heliotrope, a base of Tolu Balsam, Amber, Vanilla and Patchouli.