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Hermessence Cedre Sambac Eau de Toilette bottle Hermessence Cedre Sambac EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
U Gender U
2018 Year 2023
££££ Price Tier £
Chasing Fireflies Eau de Toilette bottle Chasing Fireflies EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hermessence Cedre Sambac EDT
This one's a proper chameleon. Some love its creamy, indolic jasmine and smooth cedar, while others bemoan a plasticky note or a glaring lack of discernible cedar. It's a divisive brew, not for blind buys, and definitely one to test on your own skin.
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Our Verdict - Chasing Fireflies EDT
This one's a crowd-pleaser and a definite upgrade for B&BW with many deeming it 'expensive' smelling, especially if you layer it up. It's a sweet, ethereal jasmine with a woody backbone and a juicy pear twist. Perfect if you want something comforting but distinctive, a bit like a YSL Libre-adjacent dream, but less sharp and more 'undone'.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hermessence Cedre Sambac EDT
Chasing Fireflies EDT

Notes

Hermessence Cedre Sambac
Chasing Fireflies

Base Notes

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Jasmine 100% vs 43%
Only in Chasing Fireflies
Woody 34% Pear 22%
Only in Hermessence Cedre Sambac
Cedar 100%

Accords

Hermessence Cedre Sambac Chasing Fireflies
100%
White Floral
100%
100%
Woody
95%
Fruity
74%
Sweet
58%
10%
Fresh
55%
Aquatic
52%
20%
Floral
44%
20%
Powdery
10%
Aromatic
White Floral shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
100%
95%
74%
58%
Fresh shared
10%
55%
52%
Floral shared
20%
44%
20%
10%

Performance

Hermessence Cedre Sambac Chasing Fireflies
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hermessence Cedre Sambac

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate sillage and longevity make it versatile for daily wear, though its sophisticated, clean character lends itself well to casual and date settings. The creamy white florals and woody base prevent it from being a powerhouse, keeping it appropriate for office wear too.

Chasing Fireflies

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its fresh, clean, and subtly woody character makes it suitable for everyday wear, especially in office or casual settings. Community reviews highlight its versatility across seasons and its 'shower clean' vibe, but some find it too strong for high humidity or note a more masculine lean in the drydown, making it less ideal for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, woody, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Hermessence Cedre Sambac EDT
Chasing Fireflies EDT
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