Fragrance comparison

Super Cedar vs Magnolia & Peony of Silk

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,221 ratings analysed

Super Cedar

Byredo

3.662,137 votes

Rank #3,724 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Magnolia & Peony of Silk

pH Fragrances

3.8984 votes

Rank #13,578 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnolia & Peony of Silk takes 6 of 7 categories.

Super Cedar
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
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 Cedar1/7

Magnolia & Peony of Silk6/7

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

Super CedarByredo

Magnolia & Peony of SilkpH Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 2,137 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 45%Had 10%Want 45%

Category winnerMagnolia & Peony of SilkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

1,818 votes

35%Love

36%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

84 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMagnolia & Peony of Silk

SillageMagnolia & Peony of Silk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value51

Category winnerMagnolia & Peony of SilkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

musky72%

powdery58%

rose44%

earthy30%

floral100%

rose92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Virginian Cedar

Base

Haitian VetiverMusk

Top

RoseBergamotMandarin OrangeDavana

Heart

Turkish RoseBulgarian RosePeonyMagnoliaTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

HoneyVanillaMuskHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Haitian Vetiver and Musk. 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

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring97

Summer76

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night57

Category winnerMagnolia & Peony of SilkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex70

Women10

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews259

Overall rank#13,578

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSuper CedarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Super Cedar or Magnolia & Peony of Silk?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Is Super Cedar or Magnolia & Peony of Silk 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 Super Cedar and Magnolia & Peony of Silk?

Super Cedar has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Virginian Cedar, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Musk. 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.