Fragrance comparison

Tau vs Cedar Paradise

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tau

Taber

4.001 votes

Rank #66,574 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Cedar Paradise

Auraa Desire

5.001 votes

Rank #49,210 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tau takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tau
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Cedar Paradise
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Tau3/4

Cedar Paradise1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tau
Sillage & projection: Tau
Value for money: Tau
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cedar Paradise

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TauTaber

Cedar ParadiseAuraa Desire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTau

SillageTau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTauBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Oud

Base

PatchouliMusk

Top

LavenderSaffronNutmeg

Heart

Cashmere WoodAmberOud

Base

PatchouliOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCedar ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tau by Taber is a modern woody aromatic fragrance that feels surprisingly crisp for an oud based scent. It opens with a sharp burst of lavender and cool saffron, making it feel more professional than your typical heavy oriental. This 2024 release works best in autumn and winter for men who want a strong, clean presenc…

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Cedar Paradise by Auraa Desire opens with a dry, spicy blend of saffron, nutmeg, and lavender. This oriental woody fragrance settles into a warm heart of cashmere wood, amber, and oud. It is a versatile choice for those who enjoy grounding woods paired with earthy patchouli and oakmoss, suitable for year-round wear in…

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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, Tau or Cedar Paradise?

Tau takes 3 of 4 categories. Tau is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Cedar Paradise is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Tau for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Cedar Paradise for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Tau or Cedar Paradise?

Tau lasts longest (Tau 80/100, Cedar Paradise 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tau or Cedar Paradise?

Tau projects furthest (Tau 75/100, Cedar Paradise 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tau and Cedar Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Saffron, Nutmeg and Oud.

Is Tau or Cedar Paradise better for summer or winter?

Tau suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tau and Cedar Paradise?

Tau has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Oud, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Cedar Paradise has top notes of Lavender, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Amber and Oud, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Musk.