Fragrance comparison

Le Cedre vs Underworld

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 183 ratings analysed

Le Cedre

Miller Harris

4.23115 votes

Rank #31,726 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Underworld

Christèle Jacquemin · 2019

4.0968 votes

Rank #12,806 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Underworld takes 5 of 7 categories.

Le Cedre
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Underworld
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Le Cedre2/7

Underworld5/7

Ratings & consensus: Le Cedre
Community sentiment: Le Cedre
Longevity: Underworld
Sillage & projection: Underworld
Value for money: Underworld
Versatility: Underworld
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Underworld

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le CedreMiller Harris

UnderworldChristèle Jacquemin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 46%

4.09/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 28%Had 5%Want 67%

Category winnerLe CedreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

115 votes

53%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerLe CedreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityUnderworld

SillageUnderworld

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value52

Category winnerUnderworldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery91%

musky83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

floral56%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperPepperIncense

Heart

MimosaOrchid

Base

CedarWoody NotesMuskCashmere Wood

Top15-30 mins

PepperCuminCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

CarrotPatchouliVetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

MimosaTuberoseIncense

InformationalShared notesPepper, Incense and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Underworld, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer56

Fall0

Winter89

Day100

Night87

Category winnerUnderworldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women11

Men24

Unisex62

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,726

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,806

PerfumerChristèle Jacquemin

Launched2019

Reviews11

Category winnerUnderworldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Cedre opens with a dry kick of pink pepper and black pepper, immediately cut by a dry draft of church incense. As the warmth of your skin goes to work, the initially harsh spices settle into a soft, powdery mimosa and a quiet orchid note. The floral element here is never sweet or jammy. Instead, it offers a clean, …

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Underworld by Christèle Jacquemin hits skin with a brisk culinary crackle. Black pepper and cardamom spike the air immediately. Within minutes, the sharp opening gives way to damp earth and sweet garden carrot. This unusual root vegetable accord grounds the blend alongside smoky vetiver and dark patchouli. It smells l…

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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, Le Cedre or Underworld?

Underworld takes 5 of 7 categories. Le Cedre is rated 4.23/5 from 115 votes; Underworld is rated 4.09/5 from 68 votes. Choose Le Cedre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Underworld for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Le Cedre or Underworld?

Underworld lasts longest (Underworld 71/100, Le Cedre 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Cedre or Underworld?

Underworld projects furthest (Underworld 57/100, Le Cedre 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Cedre and Underworld smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Incense and Mimosa.

Is Le Cedre or Underworld better for summer or winter?

For summer, Underworld is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Cedre is the stronger pick. Underworld suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Cedre and Underworld?

Le Cedre has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pepper and Incense, heart notes of Mimosa and Orchid, a base of Cedar, Woody Notes, Musk and Cashmere Wood. Underworld has top notes of Pepper, Cumin and Cardamom, heart notes of Carrot, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Mimosa, Tuberose and Incense.