Fragrance comparison

Magic Guard vs Cedar in Flower

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

Magic Guard

Maori Collection

3.7193 votes

Rank #27,888 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Cedar in Flower

Scents of Wood

3.6439 votes

Rank #26,808 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedar in Flower takes 4 of 5 categories.

Magic Guard
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cedar in Flower
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Magic Guard1/5

Cedar in Flower4/5

Ratings & consensus: Magic Guard
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cedar in Flower
Sillage & projection: Cedar in Flower
Value for money: Cedar in Flower
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cedar in Flower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magic GuardMaori Collection

Cedar in FlowerScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 32%

3.64/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

Category winnerMagic GuardRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

55%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

93 votes

32%Love

32%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCedar in Flower

SillageCedar in Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value51

Category winnerCedar in FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

woody100%

patchouli88%

warm spicy77%

aromatic65%

earthy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseAtlas Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Indonesian Patchouli LeafCedar NeedlesAtlas CedarVirginia CedarItalian LemonAustralian SandalwoodCardamomRoseGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose and Atlas Cedar. Durations are only published for Magic Guard, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer61

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night70

Spring50

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,888

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#26,808

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCedar in FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magic Guard by Maori Collection presents an uncompromising, sharp take on the classic woody floral theme. Instead of a sugary garden blossom, the composition centres on a cool, unsweetened rose paired directly against dry Atlas cedar. The profile carries distinct powdery and aromatic facets that give it a clean, almos…

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Cedar in Flower by Scents of Wood centers on a trio of cedar varieties balanced by soft floral touches. This woody floral musk scent works well as a versatile daily fragrance. It brings a grounded, natural feel that suits cooler spring days or crisp autumn afternoons, whether you are dressing for the office or a casua…

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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, Magic Guard or Cedar in Flower?

Cedar in Flower takes 4 of 5 categories. Magic Guard is rated 3.71/5 from 93 votes; Cedar in Flower is rated 3.64/5 from 39 votes. Choose Magic Guard for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cedar in Flower for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Magic Guard or Cedar in Flower?

Cedar in Flower lasts longest (Cedar in Flower 71/100, Magic Guard 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magic Guard or Cedar in Flower?

Cedar in Flower projects furthest (Cedar in Flower 66/100, Magic Guard 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magic Guard and Cedar in Flower smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose and Atlas Cedar.

Is Magic Guard or Cedar in Flower better for summer or winter?

Magic Guard suits daytime wear; Cedar in Flower suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magic Guard and Cedar in Flower?

Magic Guard features Rose and Atlas Cedar. Cedar in Flower features Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cedar Needles, Atlas Cedar, Virginia Cedar and Italian Lemon.