Is Perfume Parlour Cedar Valor For Men a dupe of Burberry Hero?

Hero EDT

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Cedar Valor For Men EDP

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Hero Eau de Toilette bottle Hero EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2021 Year 2021
££ Price Tier £
Cedar Valor For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Cedar Valor For Men EDP
$69.00+ tax from
3.4 fl oz (100 ml) at MicroPerfumes
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Hero EDT
If you crave a refined, office-safe woody scent that feels masculine yet never loud, Hero nails it. The cedar trio delivers a crisp, slightly powdery backbone with just enough spice to keep things interesting. Effortlessly versatile, never flashy.
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Our Verdict - Cedar Valor For Men EDP
Cedar Valor chases Burberry Hero's bold triple-cedar signature. It nails the crisp bergamot-into-cedarwood character for a budget price, though the wood reads a touch sharper and more synthetic, with shorter longevity than the original EDP.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Hero EDT A Cedar Valor For Men EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Hero EDT
Cedar Valor For Men EDP

Notes

Hero
Cedar Valor For Men
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Cedar 100% vs 54%
Juniper 56% vs 46%
Pepper 43% vs 53%
Only in Cedar Valor For Men
Himalayan Cedar 45%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Juniper 56% vs 46%
Pepper 43% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Cedar 100% vs 54%
Only in Cedar Valor For Men
Himalayan Cedar 45%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Hero Cedar Valor For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Hero

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Hero's crisp bergamot and juniper provide freshness for spring and early summer, while the dry cedar heart and spicy pepper make it ideal for cooler autumn days. It can work in winter but lacks the depth for harsh cold.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Discreet projection and a clean, non-sweet woody profile make Hero perfect for work, casual, and date settings without risk of offending. Its subtlety is less suited to formal black tie events but fits sporty, outdoor occasions well.

Cedar Valor For Men

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

The crisp citrus-and-cedar profile is versatile across spring, autumn and winter, and works in milder summer days though the dense wood can feel heavy in real heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

A clean, confident woody that works as an everyday office and casual signature and holds up for relaxed dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 4 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Juniper, Pepper

Key Differences

Without himalayan cedar

Where to buy

Hero EDT
Cedar Valor For Men EDP

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