Fragrance comparison

London vs Cedar Paradise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

London

Azalea Parfums

3.504 votes

Rank #61,082 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Cedar Paradise

Auraa Desire

5.001 votes

Rank #49,210 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

London takes 2 of 4 categories.

London
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cedar Paradise
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

London2/4

Cedar Paradise1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: London
Sillage & projection: London
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cedar Paradise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LondonAzalea Parfums

Cedar ParadiseAuraa Desire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLondon

SillageLondon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

musky61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronNutmegLavender

Heart

Oud

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodAmberOud

Base

PatchouliOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCedar ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London opens with a spicy mix of saffron, nutmeg, and lavender, then settles into an oud, patchouli, and musk base. It reads warm, aromatic, and slightly earthy, with a powdery-musky finish. If you enjoy dry spicy woods with a unisex profile and a stronger trail, this looks like one to sample first, especially for co…

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Cedar Paradise by Auraa Desire opens with a dry, spicy blend of saffron, nutmeg, and lavender. This oriental woody fragrance settles into a warm heart of cashmere wood, amber, and oud. It is a versatile choice for those who enjoy grounding woods paired with earthy patchouli and oakmoss, suitable for year-round wear in…

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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, London or Cedar Paradise?

London takes 2 of 4 categories. London is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Cedar Paradise is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose London for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Cedar Paradise for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, London or Cedar Paradise?

London lasts longest (London 90/100, Cedar Paradise 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London or Cedar Paradise?

London projects furthest (London 75/100, Cedar Paradise 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London and Cedar Paradise smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Lavender and Oud.

Is London or Cedar Paradise better for summer or winter?

London suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London and Cedar Paradise?

London has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Lavender, heart notes of Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Cedar Paradise has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Amber and Oud, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk.