Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat vs Rare Reef

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,621 ratings analysed

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat

L'Occitane en Provence

4.15383 votes

Rank #8,252 AquaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Rare Reef

Afnan

4.081,238 votes

Rank #109 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rare Reef takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat2/7

Rare Reef5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Homme Cologne CedratL'Occitane en Provence

Rare ReefAfnan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 53%Had 21%Want 26%

4.08/ 5 · 1,238 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

383 votes

62%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

941 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRare Reef

SillageRare Reef

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value82

Category winnerRare ReefBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fruity88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

sweet42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Watery NotesCitronMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderGingerBlack PepperViolet LeafPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmber

Top

OrangeCitronMintGrapefruitBlackcurrantCoriander

Heart

ApricotViolet LeafBasilRose

Base

FigAmbretteAmberwoodDates

InformationalShared notesCitron, Mint and Violet Leaf. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRare ReefMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

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

Men61

Unisex36

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,252

PerfumerJulie Massé

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#109

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews308

Category winnerRare ReefHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Rare Reef opens with a bright rush of orange, citron and mint, then shifts into a fruitier heart where apricot and blackcurrant stand out most. On skin, it usually stays fresh but gains a sweeter, slightly musky warmth from fig, ambrette and amberwood, making it a strong warm-weather pick for anyone who likes citrus w…

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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, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or Rare Reef?

Rare Reef takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Homme Cologne Cedrat is rated 4.15/5 from 383 votes; Rare Reef is rated 4.08/5 from 1,238 votes. Choose L'Homme Cologne Cedrat for a aquatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rare Reef for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or Rare Reef?

Rare Reef lasts longest (Rare Reef 76/100, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or Rare Reef?

Rare Reef projects furthest (Rare Reef 67/100, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Homme Cologne Cedrat and Rare Reef smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citron, Mint and Violet Leaf.

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

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

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

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. Rare Reef has top notes of Orange, Citron, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Violet Leaf, Basil and Rose, a base of Fig, Ambrette, Amberwood and Dates.