Fragrance comparison

Hortus Sanitatis vs Cedre Atlas

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,984 ratings analysed

6 wins

Hortus Sanitatis

Gucci

4.33117 votes

Rank #6,058 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Cedre Atlas

Atelier Cologne

3.881,867 votes

Rank #28,477 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hortus Sanitatis takes 6 of 7 categories.

Hortus Sanitatis
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cedre Atlas
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Hortus Sanitatis6/7

Cedre Atlas1/7

Ratings & consensus: Hortus Sanitatis
Community sentiment: Hortus Sanitatis
Longevity: Hortus Sanitatis
Sillage & projection: Hortus Sanitatis
Value for money: Cedre Atlas
Versatility: Hortus Sanitatis
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 SanitatisGucci

Cedre AtlasAtelier Cologne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 72%

3.88/ 5 · 1,867 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerHortus SanitatisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

9%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

117 votes

31%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,867 votes

Category winnerHortus SanitatisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityHortus Sanitatis

SillageHortus Sanitatis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value41

Category winnerCedre AtlasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

leather30%

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

fruity58%

powdery44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PapyrusVetiverGingerCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

CedarApricotJasmine

Base

VetiverPapyrusAmber

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 season

Spring57

Summer32

Fall100

Winter70

Day82

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHortus SanitatisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex31

Women3

Men28

Unisex64

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,058

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#28,477

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHortus SanitatisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci 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…

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Cedre Atlas opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and black currant before quickly settling into a dry cedar wood heart softened by ripe apricot. Jérôme Epinette built this cologne around crisp woods and tangy fruit, giving it an airy, crisp feel ideal for warm spring mornings and casual office wear.

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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, Hortus Sanitatis or Cedre Atlas?

Hortus Sanitatis takes 6 of 7 categories. Hortus Sanitatis is rated 4.33/5 from 117 votes; Cedre Atlas is rated 3.88/5 from 1,867 votes. Choose Hortus Sanitatis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cedre Atlas for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hortus Sanitatis or Cedre Atlas?

Hortus Sanitatis lasts longest (Hortus Sanitatis 77/100, Cedre Atlas 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hortus Sanitatis or Cedre Atlas?

Hortus Sanitatis projects furthest (Hortus Sanitatis 68/100, Cedre Atlas 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hortus Sanitatis and Cedre Atlas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Papyrus, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Hortus Sanitatis or Cedre Atlas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hortus Sanitatis is the stronger pick. For winter, Hortus Sanitatis is the stronger pick. Hortus Sanitatis suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hortus Sanitatis and Cedre Atlas?

Hortus Sanitatis features Papyrus, Vetiver, Ginger and Cedar. Cedre Atlas has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Cedar, Apricot and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Papyrus and Amber.