Hortus Sanitatis vs Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Hortus Sanitatis takes 3 of 4 categories.
Hortus SanitatisChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited EditionChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hortus Sanitatis3/4
Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Hortus Sanitatis
- Sillage & projection
- Hortus Sanitatis
- Value for money
- Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Hortus Sanitatis
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Hortus SanitatisGucciCèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited EditionAtelier CologneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 117 votes
Have 25%Had 3%Want 72%
3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate71%Love
9%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
117 votes
38%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
13%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHortus Sanitatis
SillageHortus Sanitatis
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited EditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
earthy58%
green44%
leather30%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fruity65%
fresh spicy48%
powdery30%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
PapyrusVetiverGingerCedar
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LemonBergamotBlack Currant
Heart
ApricotCedarJasmine
Base
AmberVetiverPapyrus
InformationalShared notesPapyrus, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Hortus Sanitatis, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer32
Fall100
Winter70
Day82
Night100
Spring100
Summer80
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,058
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#59,550
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerHortus SanitatisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGucci Hortus Sanitatis is a focused woody and aromatic Eau de Parfum built around dry papyrus, earthy vetiver, sharp ginger, and cedar. From the first spray, it presents a crisp, medicinal freshness where zesty ginger slices through parched, papery woods. As it settles, green and earthy tones take over, delivering the…
Reviews →Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and lemon, grounded immediately by tart black currant. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, juicy apricot softens the composition, blending smoothly into clean cedar and airy jasmine. The base brings dry papyrus, grassy vetiver, an…
Reviews →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, Hortus Sanitatis or Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition?
Hortus Sanitatis takes 3 of 4 categories. Hortus Sanitatis is rated 4.33/5 from 117 votes; Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Hortus Sanitatis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hortus Sanitatis or Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition?
Hortus Sanitatis lasts longest (Hortus Sanitatis 77/100, Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Hortus Sanitatis or Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition?
Hortus Sanitatis projects furthest (Hortus Sanitatis 68/100, Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hortus Sanitatis and Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Papyrus, Vetiver and Cedar.
Is Hortus Sanitatis or Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition better for summer or winter?
Hortus Sanitatis suits evening wear; Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hortus Sanitatis and Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition?
Hortus Sanitatis features Papyrus, Vetiver, Ginger and Cedar. Cèdre Atlas Cologne Absolute Limited Edition has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Apricot, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Papyrus.
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