Cedar Noir
Cedar Noir by Medeau is a crisp woody aromatic scent built around geranium, anise, citrus, cedar, guaiac wood and amber. It opens fresh, herbal and lightly spicy before settling into dry woods with a warmer amber base. This is one to sample if you like cedar with a green, aromatic edge. Early feedback is limited and mixed, with moderate sillage more consistently.
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Performance Metrics
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Available performance feedback is limited and mixed. Sillage is most often described around intimate to moderate, while longevity has votes across weak, moderate and long lasting. Expect a scent that can sit closer to the body for some wearers, and test it on skin before judging how long the cedar and amber base lasts.
Notes Pyramid
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Cedar Noir opens with geranium, anise and citrus, giving it a fresh spicy, aromatic start with a lightly green and herbal feel. The heart is centered on cedar and guaiac wood, so the scent turns dry, woody and slightly darker as it wears. Amber adds warmth in the base without making the fragrance obviously sweet.
Main Accords
10 MAPPEDThe main accords point to a fresh spicy woody fragrance with a noticeable anise thread. The geranium brings aromatic, lightly rosy greenery, the citrus lifts the opening, and the cedar gives the scent its dry backbone. Guaiac wood deepens the woody tone, while amber softens the finish without overtaking the sharper herbal facets.
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It looks easiest to wear in spring and fall. The vote picture leans most toward daytime.
Pros & Cons
Quick take before you sampleWHY PEOPLE MAY LIKE IT
Distinctive cedar and anise profile
Fresh spicy opening feels clear and aromatic
Unisex style with a slightly dry woody lean
Geranium adds a refined green floral edge
Guaiac wood gives the heart more depth
Amber warms the dry-down without heavy sweetness
Can suit mild weather and everyday personal wear
Likely appealing for fans of dry woody aromatics
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Limited community feedback makes it harder to judge
Anise may be polarising
Geranium can read sharp on some skin
Performance reports are inconsistent
Projection does not appear especially loud
May feel too dry for sweet fragrance fans
Not ideal if you dislike herbal woods
Niche pricing may make sampling important
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Cedar Noir Medeau Review”
Cedar Noir by Medeau is a woody aromatic fragrance with a clean, herbal bite. The structure is simple but quite specific: geranium, anise and citrus up top, cedar and guaiac wood in the middle, and amber underneath. That makes it less of a soft sandalwood comfort scent and more of a fresh, dry, spicy cedar fragrance.
The opening should appeal most to people who like aromatic notes with a green edge. Geranium can bring a rosy, leafy sharpness, while anise adds a cool liquorice-like spice. Citrus keeps the first impression lifted, though the fragrance is clearly built to move toward wood rather than stay in fresh cologne territory.
As it settles, cedar becomes the main idea. The guaiac wood can give the heart a darker, slightly smoky dryness, while amber rounds the base without turning the scent into a gourmand or resin-heavy amber. On paper, the balance is crisp, woody and modern, with the anise accord likely to be the deciding note for many wearers.
Performance feedback is too limited to treat as settled. The available votes point more toward intimate to moderate sillage than heavy projection, while longevity impressions range from weak to long lasting. That usually means skin chemistry and spray amount will matter. If you want a fragrance that fills a room, this may not be the safest choice.
Cedar Noir suits someone looking for a restrained woody scent with aromatic spice, especially for mild days, office-adjacent settings, quiet evenings or personal wear. It may feel less comfortable for shoppers who want plush sweetness, creamy woods or a smooth designer-style crowd pleaser.
The verdict is cautious but clear: Cedar Noir is worth trying if geranium, anise and cedar sound appealing together. It has a distinctive profile, but the small and mixed feedback pool makes sampling more sensible than blind buying, especially at niche pricing.
FAQs
What does Cedar Noir by Medeau smell like?+
Cedar Noir smells woody, fresh spicy and aromatic, with geranium, anise and citrus in the opening, cedar and guaiac wood through the heart, and amber in the base. It reads more dry and herbal than sweet.
Is Cedar Noir unisex?+
Yes. Cedar Noir is presented as a fragrance for women and men, and the available gender feedback also points mainly toward a unisex profile, with some wearers reading it slightly masculine because of the cedar, anise and dry woods.
When was Cedar Noir launched?+
Cedar Noir was launched in 2021.
Who created Cedar Noir?+
Cedar Noir was created by Allison Stubbings and Azzi Glasser.
Is Cedar Noir a safe blind buy?+
It is better sampled first. The note structure is clear, but the available feedback is very limited and mixed. If anise, geranium or dry cedar can bother you, testing on skin is the safer route.
How strong is Cedar Noir?+
The limited performance feedback suggests mostly intimate to moderate sillage. Longevity feedback is split, so it may vary noticeably by skin, weather and application.
What seasons suit Cedar Noir?+
The available seasonal signals are spread across winter, spring and fall. Based on the notes, it should make most sense in mild to cool weather, especially when you want fresh spice and dry woods rather than heavy sweetness.
Can Cedar Noir be worn during the day?+
Yes. The fresh spicy, aromatic and woody profile can work during the day, especially in casual or smart settings. The amber base gives it some evening flexibility, but it does not look like a loud nightlife scent from the available data.
Does Cedar Noir smell sweet?+
Cedar Noir does not appear mainly sweet. Amber may add warmth in the dry-down, but the strongest listed accords are fresh spicy, woody, anise and aromatic.
What should I know before buying Cedar Noir?+
Pay attention to the anise, geranium and cedar combination. It can feel elegant and distinctive if you enjoy herbal woods, but it may feel sharp or too specific if you prefer soft, creamy or sweet woody fragrances.
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There is not enough reliable comparison evidence here to name a direct dupe. If you are exploring alternatives, look for other woody aromatic fragrances built around cedar, geranium, anise, incense-like woods or dry amber rather than assuming Cedar Noir copies a better-known scent.
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