Fragrance comparison

Super Cedar vs Shifumi

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,148 ratings analysed

3 wins

Super Cedar

Byredo

3.662,137 votes

Rank #3,724 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Shifumi

Maison Matine

3.9111 votes

Rank #36,299 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Super Cedar takes 3 of 5 categories.

Super Cedar
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Shifumi
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Super Cedar3/5

Shifumi2/5

Ratings & consensus: Super Cedar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Super Cedar
Sillage & projection: Shifumi
Value for money: Shifumi
Versatility: Not scored
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

ShifumiMaison Matine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 2,137 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 3%Had 3%Want 93%

Category winnerSuper CedarRating 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

27%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySuper Cedar

SillageShifumi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value67

Category winnerShifumiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

musky72%

powdery58%

rose44%

earthy30%

citrus100%

aquatic90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

musky60%

fresh50%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and musky

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

CascaloneGrapefruitYellow MandarinBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaOrange BlossomGuatemalan CardamomApple

Base

Haitian VetiverWhite MuskMossVirginian Cedar

InformationalShared notesVirginian Cedar 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall43

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex70

Women10

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews259

Overall rank#36,299

PerfumerFlorian Gallo, Marine Mercé

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Shifumi opens with a brisk, aquatic surge of Cascalone and tart citrus that immediately clears the air. As it rests on the skin, notes of magnolia and green apple bring a crisp, clean brightness. It functions as an ideal, low-key companion for warm spring mornings when you want to feel refreshed without overwhelming y…

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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 Shifumi?

Super Cedar takes 3 of 5 categories. Super Cedar is rated 3.66/5 from 2,137 votes; Shifumi is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Super Cedar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Shifumi for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Super Cedar or Shifumi?

They last about the same: Super Cedar 62/100, Shifumi 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Super Cedar or Shifumi?

Shifumi projects furthest (Shifumi 54/100, Super Cedar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Super Cedar and Shifumi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Virginian Cedar and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Super Cedar or Shifumi better for summer or winter?

Shifumi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Super Cedar and Shifumi?

Super Cedar has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Virginian Cedar, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Musk. Shifumi has top notes of Cascalone, Grapefruit, Yellow Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Orange Blossom, Guatemalan Cardamom and Apple, a base of Haitian Vetiver, White Musk, Moss and Virginian Cedar.