Fragrance comparison

Hei vs L'Homme Cologne Cedrat

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 775 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hei

Alfred Sung

3.80392 votes

Rank #8,502 AromaticAquatic

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53%scent match

Some overlap

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat

L'Occitane en Provence

4.15383 votes

Rank #8,247 AquaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hei takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hei
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
L'Homme Cologne Cedrat
Choose it for a aquatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hei4/7

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat3/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Homme Cologne Cedrat
Community sentiment: L'Homme Cologne Cedrat
Longevity: Hei
Sillage & projection: Hei
Value for money: Hei
Versatility: Hei
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme Cologne Cedrat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeiAlfred Sung

L'Homme Cologne CedratL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 392 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 53%Had 21%Want 26%

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

57%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

332 votes

37%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityHei

SillageHei

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value58

Category winnerHeiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

aquatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aquatic, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BambooMintViolet LeafBergamot

Heart

Water NotesJasmineLavenderNeroliFennelCardamomDill

Base

MuskMahoganyTonka BeanAmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

Watery NotesCitronMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderGingerBlack PepperViolet LeafPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Musk. Durations are only published for L'Homme Cologne Cedrat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night29

Category winnerHeiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,502

PerfumerDavid Apel

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#8,247

PerfumerJulie Massé

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hei by Alfred Sung is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Hei was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is David Apel. Top notes are Bamboo, Mint, Violet Leaf and Bergamot; middle notes are Water Notes, Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Fennel, Cardamom and Dill; base notes are Musk, Mahogany, Tonka Bean, Amber …

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L'Homme Cologne Cedrat by L'Occitane en Provence delivers an invigorating splash of Mediterranean coastline in a bottle. The scent opens with a sharp burst of thick citron peel, icy crushed mint, and salty watery notes that immediately wake up the senses. Three sprays keep you feeling clean all morning. As the citrus …

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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.

Which is better, Hei or L'Homme Cologne Cedrat?

Hei takes 4 of 7 categories. Hei is rated 3.80/5 from 392 votes; L'Homme Cologne Cedrat is rated 4.15/5 from 383 votes. Choose Hei for a aromatic and aquatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose L'Homme Cologne Cedrat for a aquatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hei or L'Homme Cologne Cedrat?

Hei lasts longest (Hei 58/100, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hei or L'Homme Cologne Cedrat?

Projection is very close: Hei 51/100, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 50/100 for sillage.

Do Hei and L'Homme Cologne Cedrat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Musk.

Is Hei or L'Homme Cologne Cedrat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hei is the stronger pick. For winter, Hei is the stronger pick. L'Homme Cologne Cedrat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hei and L'Homme Cologne Cedrat?

Hei has top notes of Bamboo, Mint, Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Notes, Jasmine, Lavender and Neroli, a base of Musk, Mahogany, Tonka Bean and Amber. L'Homme Cologne Cedrat has top notes of Watery Notes, Citron and Mint, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger, Black Pepper and Violet Leaf, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber.