Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat vs Swiss Army

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,601 ratings analysed

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat

L'Occitane en Provence

4.15383 votes

Rank #8,252 AquaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Swiss Army

Victorinox Swiss Army

4.041,218 votes

Rank #24,316 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Swiss Army takes 4 of 7 categories.

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.
Swiss Army
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

L'Homme Cologne Cedrat3/7

Swiss Army4/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Homme Cologne Cedrat
Community sentiment: L'Homme Cologne Cedrat
Longevity: Swiss Army
Sillage & projection: Swiss Army
Value for money: Swiss Army
Versatility: Swiss Army
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

L'Homme Cologne CedratL'Occitane en Provence

Swiss ArmyVictorinox Swiss Army

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 383 votes

Have 53%Had 21%Want 26%

4.04/ 5 · 1,218 votes

Have 57%Had 43%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

33%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

1,218 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySwiss Army

SillageSwiss Army

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value76

Category winnerSwiss ArmyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

green72%

woody58%

citrus44%

lavender30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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

MintGreen NotesBergamotYuzuGinger

Heart

LavenderRosemaryViolet LeafedelweissGeranium

Base

CypressBalsam FirCedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Ginger 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

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSwiss ArmyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex14

Women2

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

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,252

PerfumerJulie Massé

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#24,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Homme Cologne CedratHigher 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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Swiss Army opens with a bracing blast of cold mint and sharp yuzu, mimicking the crisp air of a snow-dusted pine forest. As the fragrance settles, the initial citrus bite softens into a clean, herbal heart dominated by lavender and a green, slightly metallic violet leaf. The base grounds the composition with cypress a…

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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 Swiss Army?

Swiss Army takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Homme Cologne Cedrat is rated 4.15/5 from 383 votes; Swiss Army is rated 4.04/5 from 1,218 votes. 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. Choose Swiss Army for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or Swiss Army?

Swiss Army lasts longest (Swiss Army 62/100, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat or Swiss Army?

Swiss Army projects furthest (Swiss Army 53/100, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Homme Cologne Cedrat and Swiss Army smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Ginger and Violet Leaf.

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

For summer, L'Homme Cologne Cedrat is the stronger pick. For winter, Swiss Army 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 Swiss Army?

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. Swiss Army has top notes of Mint, Green Notes, Bergamot and Yuzu, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Violet Leaf and edelweiss, a base of Cypress, Balsam Fir, Cedar and Musk.