Cedrus Eau de Parfum bottle Cedrus
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2019 Year 2025
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Signature Brown Eau de Parfum bottle Signature Brown

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Cedrus
Cedrus offers clean, woody freshness with undeniable elegance, though its subtle presence is often criticised. A divisive scent, some hail it as a signature, while others lament its fleeting performance and whisper-soft sillage. Try before you buy, but expect understated chic.
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Our Verdict - Signature Brown
This one's a smooth operator, inspired by a spiky original but dialled down for wider appeal. It's garnered seriously positive attention for being more wearable and less aggressive, making it a surprisingly versatile crowd-pleaser despite its controversial 'clone' status.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1% 0%
Floral 0% 0%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 10% 18%
Sweet 6% 1%
Warm 13% 23%
Woody 56% 48%
Earthy 32% 28%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 3% 6%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Cedrus EdP
Signature Brown EdP

Notes

Only in Signature Brown
Basil 53% Pepper 47%
Shared Notes
Woody 28% vs 47%
Vetiver 23% vs 52%
Only in Signature Brown
Akigalawood 67% Patchouli 33%

Accords

Cedrus Signature Brown
100%
Woody
100%
58%
Aromatic
63%
58%
Earthy
49%
Oud
58%
54%
Warm Spicy
58%
50%
Mossy
Green
48%
Patchouli
45%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Aromatic shared
58%
63%
Earthy shared
58%
49%
Oud
58%
Warm Spicy shared
54%
58%
50%
48%
45%

Performance

Cedrus Signature Brown
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Cedrus

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, inoffensive, and often described 'skin-like' nature makes it perfect for office environments and casual wear where subtlety is key. However, its generally poor longevity and intimate projection mean it struggles for impact on dates or formal events, despite its elegant composition.

Signature Brown

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its smoother, more approachable woody-aromatic character makes it suitable for office wear without being intrusive, while its sophistication elevates it for dates and formal events. The woody profile isn't typically suited for sport, however.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
82%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords and Woody, Vetiver notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Cedrus
Signature Brown
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