Fragrance comparison

Magnolia & Peony of Silk vs Super Cedar

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,221 ratings analysed

6 wins

Magnolia & Peony of Silk

pH Fragrances

3.8984 votes

Rank #13,575 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Super Cedar

Byredo

3.662,137 votes

Rank #3,724 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnolia & Peony of Silk takes 6 of 7 categories.

Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Super Cedar
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Magnolia & Peony of Silk6/7

Super Cedar1/7

Ratings & consensus: Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Community sentiment: Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Longevity: Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Sillage & projection: Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Value for money: Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Versatility: Magnolia & Peony of Silk
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Super Cedar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Magnolia & Peony of SilkpH Fragrances

Super CedarByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

3.66/ 5 · 2,137 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerMagnolia & Peony of SilkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

84 votes

29%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

1,818 votes

Category winnerMagnolia & Peony of SilkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMagnolia & Peony of Silk

SillageMagnolia & Peony of Silk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value34

Category winnerMagnolia & Peony of SilkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

musky72%

powdery58%

rose44%

earthy30%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseBergamotMandarin OrangeDavana

Heart

Turkish RoseBulgarian RosePeonyMagnoliaTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

HoneyVanillaMuskHaitian Vetiver

Top

Rose

Heart

Virginian Cedar

Base

Haitian VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Musk and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer76

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMagnolia & Peony of SilkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men20

Unisex70

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,575

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#3,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews259

Category winnerSuper CedarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Magnolia & Peony of Silk opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and herbal davana that quickly gives way to a lush floral core. Crisp peony petals and Turkish rose dominate the midsection, wrapped in a creamy coating of orange blossom and magnolia. As the fragrance warms on skin, thick golden honey and vanilla anchor t…

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Super Cedar by Byredo is a clean, modern woody fragrance defined by its crisp Virginian cedar and soft rose heart. It offers a minimalist, linear profile that feels like freshly sharpened cedarwood pencils. Perfect for office environments or casual weekend wear, this fragrance provides a subtle, airy presence that fit…

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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, Magnolia & Peony of Silk or Super Cedar?

Magnolia & Peony of Silk takes 6 of 7 categories. Magnolia & Peony of Silk is rated 3.89/5 from 84 votes; Super Cedar is rated 3.66/5 from 2,137 votes. Choose Magnolia & Peony of Silk for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Super Cedar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magnolia & Peony of Silk or Super Cedar?

Magnolia & Peony of Silk lasts longest (Magnolia & Peony of Silk 72/100, Super Cedar 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnolia & Peony of Silk or Super Cedar?

Magnolia & Peony of Silk projects furthest (Magnolia & Peony of Silk 63/100, Super Cedar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnolia & Peony of Silk and Super Cedar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Musk and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Magnolia & Peony of Silk or Super Cedar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnolia & Peony of Silk is the stronger pick. For winter, Magnolia & Peony of Silk is the stronger pick. Magnolia & Peony of Silk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Magnolia & Peony of Silk and Super Cedar?

Magnolia & Peony of Silk has top notes of Rose, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Davana, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Honey, Vanilla, Musk and Haitian Vetiver. Super Cedar has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Virginian Cedar, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Musk.