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Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme Eau de Toilette bottle Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme EDT
EDT Concentration EDT
U Gender M
2014 Year 2009
££££ Price Tier ££
Hugo Create Limited Edition Eau de Toilette bottle Hugo Create Limited Edition EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme EDT
A polished, traditional aromatic-woody cologne in the classic barbershop lineage - bergamot-and-mint freshness over a herbal thyme-lavender heart and an earthy vetiver-patchouli-mossy base. Clean and soapy in character, frequently likened to Bleu de Chanel, Aramis and Irish Spring soap, with strong longevity and a head-turning trail.
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Our Verdict - Hugo Create Limited Edition EDT
This one's a proper attention-grabber, loud and proud. If you want to make an entrance and be noticed, Hugo Create will absolutely deliver. Don't go overboard though, it packs a punch.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme EDT
Hugo Create Limited Edition EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Mint 73% vs 18%
Only in Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme
Bergamot 27%
Only in Hugo Create Limited Edition
Apple 31% Lavender 28% Grapefruit 22%
Shared Notes
Geranium 33% vs 29%
Only in Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme
Nutmeg 38% Lavender 29%
Only in Hugo Create Limited Edition
Carnation 35% Sage 35%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 34% vs 23%
Vetiver 26% vs 21%
Patchouli 18% vs 19%
Only in Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme
Cedar 20%
Only in Hugo Create Limited Edition
Pine 35%

Accords

Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme Hugo Create Limited Edition
100%
Aromatic
100%
85%
Fresh Spicy
63%
70%
Woody
71%
Green
63%
54%
Herbal
49%
Earthy
52%
Lavender
52%
Fruity
49%
Citrus
46%
39%
Powdery
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
85%
63%
Woody shared
70%
71%
63%
Herbal shared
54%
49%
52%
52%
49%
46%
39%

Performance

Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme Hugo Create Limited Edition
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The herbal-woody, earthy-mossy profile and its launch positioning point firmly at autumn and winter - reviewers describe it as a cool-weather cologne that uplifts against sharp seasonal air. The aromatic lift keeps it just about workable in spring but it is too grounded for summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date

A clean, sophisticated barbershop cologne reads as office-to-dinner: strong in professional daytime settings and smart enough for formal evening wear. Works casually, but the polished register is wasted on sport.

Hugo Create Limited Edition

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its superb projection and longevity make it less suitable for quiet office environments but perfect for casual outings or parties where you want to be noticed. The fresh, energetic accords also lend themselves well to daytime events and even sporty activities.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, fresh spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Shards of Cedar & Red Thyme EDT
Hugo Create Limited Edition EDT
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