Noble Cedar vs Shiraz
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shiraz takes 5 of 7 categories.
Noble CedarChoose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ShirazChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Noble Cedar2/7
Shiraz5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Shiraz
- Community sentiment
- Shiraz
- Longevity
- Shiraz
- Sillage & projection
- Shiraz
- Value for money
- Shiraz
- Versatility
- Noble Cedar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Noble Cedar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Noble CedarChopardShirazNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 192 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 376 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerShirazRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
192 votes
49%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
376 votes
Category winnerShirazMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShiraz
SillageShiraz
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShirazBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather88%
smoky77%
aromatic65%
amber53%
herbal42%
warm spicy100%
woody88%
cinnamon77%
fruity65%
fresh spicy53%
aromatic42%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Birch
Heart2-3 hrs
Sage
Base5-7 hrs
Virginia CedarFrench labdanum
Top
PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss
InformationalShared notesSage, Virginia Cedar and French labdanum. Durations are only published for Noble Cedar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter53
Day100
Night62
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNoble CedarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,142
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac, Nathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#25,514
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerNoble CedarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNoble Cedar by Chopard opens with an immediate crackle of silver birch and bitter green sage. It feels crisp. The initial blast carries a sharp solvent lift before settling into dry pencil shavings and herbal warmth. The woods feel honest. You notice a flinty, almost vetiver-like smokiness that cuts cleanly through co…
Reviews →Shiraz is a warm spicy, fruity chypre with a rich plum and peach opening, a clove and cinnamon heart, and a woody mossy base. It reads classic rather than airy, with spice, fruit, and oakmoss all clearly present. On skin, it usually feels fuller and more textured than modern fruity florals. The profile may suit someon…
Reviews →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, Noble Cedar or Shiraz?
Shiraz takes 5 of 7 categories. Noble Cedar is rated 3.94/5 from 192 votes; Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes. Choose Noble Cedar for a woody and leather character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Noble Cedar or Shiraz?
Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, Noble Cedar 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Noble Cedar or Shiraz?
Shiraz projects furthest (Shiraz 69/100, Noble Cedar 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Noble Cedar and Shiraz smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sage, Virginia Cedar and French labdanum.
Is Noble Cedar or Shiraz better for summer or winter?
For summer, Noble Cedar is the stronger pick. For winter, Shiraz is the stronger pick. Noble Cedar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Noble Cedar and Shiraz?
Noble Cedar has top notes of Birch, heart notes of Sage, a base of Virginia Cedar and French labdanum. Shiraz has top notes of Plum, French labdanum, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.
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