Fragrance comparison

Sandy Papyrus vs Cédrat

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 396 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sandy Papyrus

Massimo Dutti

4.2378 votes

Rank #29,666 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Cédrat

Roger & Gallet

3.46318 votes

Rank #12,646 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sandy Papyrus takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sandy Papyrus
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Cédrat
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sandy Papyrus4/7

Cédrat3/7

Ratings & consensus: Sandy Papyrus
Community sentiment: Sandy Papyrus
Longevity: Sandy Papyrus
Sillage & projection: Sandy Papyrus
Value for money: Cédrat
Versatility: Cédrat
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cédrat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sandy PapyrusMassimo Dutti

CédratRoger & Gallet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 36%

3.46/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerSandy PapyrusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

78 votes

22%Love

56%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

268 votes

Category winnerSandy PapyrusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySandy Papyrus

SillageSandy Papyrus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value73

Category winnerCédratBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

patchouli65%

green56%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

marine56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilGrapefruitCitron

Heart

CardamomGreen AppleJasmine

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliLeatherVetiverTonka BeanMusk

Top

CitronGrapefruitMintWatermelon

Heart

Sea NotesBasilCardamom

Base

CedarVetiverMuskWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Grapefruit, Citron and Cardamom. 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

Fall0

Winter53

Day–

Night–

Spring61

Summer100

Fall20

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Category winnerCédratMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men6

Unisex73

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,666

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,646

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerCédratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Massimo Dutti Sandy Papyrus opens with a sharp burst of herbal basil, grapefruit, and citron that quickly subsides into a warm heart of cardamom, jasmine, and green apple. Created by perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin, the fragrance shifts into a dry sandalwood and patchouli base accented by subtle leather, tonka bean, and ve…

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Cédrat is a light, lemon-led cologne with mint, aromatic herbs and a dry woody base. It smells clean, breezy and slightly soapy rather than juicy or sugary, with a more grounded citrus character than a bright lemonade style. It suits hot weather especially well, and many wearers find it easy, unisex and good value. Th…

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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, Sandy Papyrus or Cédrat?

Sandy Papyrus takes 4 of 7 categories. Sandy Papyrus is rated 4.23/5 from 78 votes; Cédrat is rated 3.46/5 from 318 votes. Choose Sandy Papyrus for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Cédrat for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sandy Papyrus or Cédrat?

Sandy Papyrus lasts longest (Sandy Papyrus 71/100, Cédrat 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sandy Papyrus or Cédrat?

Sandy Papyrus projects furthest (Sandy Papyrus 59/100, Cédrat 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sandy Papyrus and Cédrat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Grapefruit, Citron and Cardamom.

Is Sandy Papyrus or Cédrat better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cédrat is the stronger pick. For winter, Sandy Papyrus is the stronger pick. Cédrat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sandy Papyrus and Cédrat?

Sandy Papyrus has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Citron, heart notes of Cardamom, Green Apple and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Leather and Vetiver. Cédrat has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit, Mint and Watermelon, heart notes of Sea Notes, Basil and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Musk and White Amber.