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Challenge Eau de Toilette bottle Challenge EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2009 Year 2021
££ Price Tier £
Cedar Valor For Men Eau de Parfum bottle Cedar Valor For Men EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Challenge EDT
This one's a mixed bag, offering an initial burst of zest that divides opinion. Some celebrate its clean, fresh simplicity, while others are less impressed by its fleeting nature and generic scent profile. It's a 'your mileage may vary' situation, so try before you buy.
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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 Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 25% vs 100%
Only in Challenge
Teak 54% Ebony 46%
Only in Cedar Valor For Men
Cedar 55% Himalayan Cedar 45%

Accords

Challenge Cedar Valor For Men
100%
Citrus
40%
51%
Woody
95%
45%
Fresh
55%
47%
Aromatic
45%
Citrus shared
100%
40%
Woody shared
51%
95%
Fresh shared
45%
55%
Aromatic shared
47%
45%

Performance

Challenge Cedar Valor For Men
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Challenge

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual and sports wear, especially in warmer weather, with many reviews noting it's perfect post-shower or for the gym. However, its often-criticised poor longevity and subtle sillage make it less ideal for formal events or dates where more presence is desired.

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

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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Cedar Valor For Men EDP
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