Czech & Speake 2014 EDP

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Spanish Cedar

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Czech & Speake Spanish Cedar is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014. Spanish Cedar opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Clove, Galbanum, Plum, and Blackberry, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, and Guaiac Wood. Czech & Speake's Spanish Cedar carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper British eccentric: divisive, sophisticated, and unapologetically mature. Some find it a nostalgic masterpiece, others a dusty relic. It clearly leans traditional and won't be for everyone, but if you fancy a bit of old-school charm, this could be your cuppa.
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  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Confident
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Spanish Cedar Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Its mature, woody, and spicy character makes it suitable for formal settings and cooler-weather dates. While some reviews mention it works for the office due to moderate sillage, its distinct gravitas might be a bit much for everyday casual wear or active pursuits.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Spanish Cedar opens with a fleeting, sharp burst of bergamot, swiftly giving way to a rich, boozy plum and blackberry accord, spiced heavily with clove. This fruity sweetness mellows into a deep, smoky cedar and guaiac wood base, with creamy sandalwood providing a smooth finish. It evokes mulled wine sipped by a roaring fireplace in a grand, wood-panelled library.

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