Cedrus
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | 2010 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Bang
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Divisive, bold, and unapologetically peppery. Marc Jacobs Bang is a love-it-or-hate-it scent that has garnered a cult following despite its performance issues and discontinuation. It's a statement, not a whisper.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 0% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 3% |
| Green | 10% | 3% |
| Sweet | 6% | 7% |
| Warm | 13% | 22% |
| Woody | 56% | 47% |
| Earthy | 32% | 23% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 3% | 5% |
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Heart Notes
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
An autumn-weather scent at heart - warm leaves and shorter days territory.
Occasions
Its distinctive peppery and woody character makes it suitable for date nights and formal events, appealing to those seeking something unique. However, its initial strong pepper blast and noted weakness in longevity by many users (requiring re-application) lower its casual and office scores, as some find the opening too intense.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Aromatic, Earthy accords and Vetiver, Woody notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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