Best Cedar Colognes

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Cedar is a type of tree with aromatic wood. This cedar is of different types but in Perfumery, we only use two of these cedar woods. Atlas cedarwood is commonly found in the Atlas mountains in Morocco and Virginian cedarwood originates from Virginia in the United States.

Cedar is the wood that is popularly used to make pencils for children. The wood is a soft, scented one with a warm and woody note. It has a kind of earthy, forest-like scent that is sensual and attractive. Cedar is commonly used along with other woodsy notes like amber, musk and sandalwood.

Best Cedar Colognes for Men

Cedar colognes for men are one of the dominating, sensual and attractive colognes ever made. It has an appealing quality that calls to the opposite sex. It gives the wearer a romantic, sexy and assertive aura. These are some of the cedar colognes curated based on their longevity and scent accord.

• Super Cedar Byredo
  
  
• Zara Cedarwood
  
  
• Yves Saint Laurent Splendid Wood
  
  
• Straight to Heaven By Kilian
  
  
• Azzaro Visit
  
  
• Creed Royal Oud
  
  
• Diptyque Tam Dao
  
  
• Bentley for Men
  
  
• Lalique Equus Pour Homme
  
  
• Givenchy Gentlemen Only Casual Chic

• Super Cedar Byredo

Super Cedar is a woody aromatic fragrance that brings up memories of log cabins and hike in the forests. It is a completely woody fragrance punctuated with a good dose of musk and vetiver. The rose notes help lighten and brighten up the fragrance to give an all round pleasant and masculine fragrance.

Top Notes: rose

Middle Notes: Virginian cedar

Base Notes: musk and Haitian vetiver

Scent accord: Woody Floral Musk

Projection: Good

Sillage: Moderate 

Longevity: Moderate

Year of Release: 2016

• Zara Cedarwood

With the sharp and tangy opening of citrus, spice and pepper, Zara Cedarwood is a unique and unforgettable fragrance. The heart notes of cedar and cardamon gentles the opening while sliding into a richer and deeper base of wood and incense. Smoky, woody and aromatic, this fragrance makes for the perfect wear to the office or down to the bar.

Top Notes: lemon, ginger and pink pepper

Middle Notes: cardamom and cedar

Base Notes: incense, sandalwood and musk

Scent accord: Woody fragrance

Projection: Moderate 

Sillage: Moderate

Longevity: Long-lasting 

Year of Release: 2016

• Yves Saint Laurent Splendid Wood

Splendid Wood has a strong and warm scent with the woods and spices all playing together in this fragrance. A sharp and smoky opening slides down to and aromatic woody heart which gives way to a deep, earthy and woody base. It has an eternal longevity and the sillage is amazingly heavy.

Perfumer: Amandine Clerc-Marie and Marie Salamagne

Top Notes: cardamom and incense

Middle Notes: jasmine sambac and oriental woody notes

Base Notes: cypriol oil, cedar and agarwood

Scent accord: Woody Spicy

Projection: Great

Sillage: Strong

Longevity: Long lasting

Year of Release: 2014

• Straight to Heaven By Kilian

There is no other way to describe this fragrance other than naturally masculine. Rum, musk, patchouli, amber and cedar are popular male notes. Straight to Heaven took this note and mixed them together to form a fragrance that is made unique by the hint of nutmeg and vanilla. Jasmine and fruity notes gives it a wholesomely attractive and comfortable feel.

Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur

Notes: Virginian cedar, patchouli, amber, rum, jasmine, nutmeg, vanilla, musk and dried fruits 

Scent accord: Woody Spicy

Projection: Moderate

Sillage: Moderate

Longevity: Moderate

Year of Release: 2007

• Azzaro Visit

An elegantly urban scent, comfortable in the midst of riches and lavishness, this fragrance is a classic in its own right. It is made for the younger generation, those that have the naturally confidence and self assuredness. It is a woody, spicy fragrance with just the right amount of powdery and soft aromatic notes to make it a warm and masculine scent.

Perfumer: Annick Mernado

Top Notes: cardamom, nutmeg, bergamot, ginger and pink pepper

Middle Notes: cedar, labdanum, incense and guaiac wood

Base Notes: ambergris and musk

Scent accord: Woody Spicy

Projection: Moderate

Sillage: Moderate

Longevity: Long lasting

Year of Release: 2003

• Creed Royal Oud

Royal Oud has a citrusy and hot opening that first snags ones attention. The cedar notes perfectly slips out and announce its presence joined by musk and sandalwood. They make a good impression which lasts for more than 8 hours. It is a stylish fragrance with just the right amount of class and elegance.

Perfumer: Julian Rasquinet and Olivier Creed

Top Notes: lemon, Sicilian bergamot and pink pepper

Middle Notes: cedar, galbanum and angelica

Base Notes: agarwood, musk and sandalwood

Scent accord: Amber Fougere

Projection: Good

Sillage: Strong

Longevity: Good

Year of Release: 2011

• Diptyque Tam Dao

Cedar note is very prominent in this fragrance along with a varieties of other woody notes. It is a subtly intense fragrance that doesn't overpower nor dominate. It just have that powdery, warm aromatic and woody fragrance with a little bit of spices to brighten up the whole mixture.

Top Notes: myrtle, Italian cypress and rose

Middle Notes: cedar and sandalwood

Base Notes: white musk, spices, Brazilian rosewood and amber

Scent accord: Floral Woody Musk

Projection: Moderate

Sillage: Moderate

Longevity: Moderate

Year of Release: 2003

• Bentley for Men

This Amber Spicy fragrance opens in a burst of spices and citrus, a zesty and attractivly hot package. Bentley is an exciting and invigorating frgarnce that has a rich and deep layer. Rum, leather and cedar notes are what makes this fragrance stand out. It has an animal is, woody and warm spicy accord which lasts for a long time.

Perfumer: Nathalie Lorson

Top Notes: bergamot, bay leaf, black pepper

Middle Notes: cinnamon, clary sage, rum and woody notes

Base Notes: cedar, benzoin, patchouli and leather

Scent accord: Amber Spicy

Projection: Moderate

Sillage: Moderate

Longevity: Long lasting

Year of Release: 2013

• Lalique Equus Pour Homme

Lalique Equus is a woody, aromatic, fresh spicy fragrance . It has a citrus opening, spicy heart and a woody base. It has a soft, woody scent that is identical to that of cedar. Attractive, appealing and pleasant. 

Perfumer: Emilie (Bevierre) Coppermann

Top Notes: citron, bergamot and lemon

Middle Notes: cardamom, nutmeg, juniper, mace, violet leaf and Brazilian redwood

Base Notes: benzoin, amyris, vetiver, musk, leather and sequoia

Scent accord: Amber Spicy

Projection: Good

Sillage: Moderate

Longevity: Moderate

Year of Release: 2001

• Givenchy Gentlemen Only Casual Chic

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Gentlemen Only Casual Chic is a fresh version of the perfect woody fragrance. When you want to smell masculine but also approachable, this is the perfect scent for you. Warm and clean, this doesn't tend towards the darker side of woody but more of a light and classic woodsy scent.

Perfumer: Jean Jacques

Top Notes: cardamom, ginger, geranium, nutmeg and juniper 

Middle Notes: cedar, birch, mint and lavender

Base Notes: coumarin, cedar, ambroxan, vanilla, vetiver and sandalwood

Scent accord: Woody Spicy

Projection: Good

Sillage: Moderate

Longevity: Moderate

Year of Release: 2015

Conclusion

These cedar wood colognes are some of the most sought after perfumes for men. They all have the cedar note clearly pronounced at one point or the other during the progression of the fragrance. This means that they actually do represent what a cedar cologne should be.

These woody colognes are some of the best perfumes ever made. You would do good to hit the stores and get one of these amazing fragrances. Make sure to check for longevity and skin compatibility before making the final survey.

FAQs

• How does cedarwood note smell in a cologne?

Cedarwood smell earthy and woody, just like a forest in its spring splendour. It has a warm and clean scent. Some cedar wood cologne smells are deep, dark and very woody. Others have a clean, powdery and light woody scent.

Atlas cedarwood and Virginian cedarwood have slightly different scent accord. Atlas cedarwood has a deeper, moist and earthy woody scent while the Virginian cedar has a more clear, dry and light woody scent.

• What other notes are used in combination with cedar?

Cedar note is mostly blended with other woody notes as they give each other more depth. Woody notes such as amber, sandalwood and rosewood are commonly used along with cedar. Musk, vetiver, oakmoss, tobacco, resin and ambergris combines perfectly with cedar.

Spicy and citrus notes can also be used in the opening of cedar cologne to give it a sizzling and appealing introduction. Vanilla, patchouli and coffee would also be great in combination with cedar.

• Are cedar wood colognes a masculine scent only?

Cedarwood colognes are a masculine scent. They are deep, earthy and very masculine. Cedarwood is a type of woody note and woody nites are generally attributed to the male gender. This makes cedarwood cologne a masculine scent.

Cedar Wood cologne, however, can be worn by females when the scent is blended with more feminine notes. Flowery or fruity notes would lift the accord of cedarwood cologne and give them a more feminine edge. Cedar also is not a very deep woody note, it can be light in some colognes making it a suitable fragrance for women.

• Can cedar wood colognes be worn in the summer?

Cedarwood colognes are not summer fragrances but this doesn't mean they can not be worn in the summer. Cedarwood colognes and woody colognes, in general, are heavy colognes. Heavy scents are more suited to the colder season as they don't become too overwhelming.

Cedarwood colognes can be too heavy in hot weather and wood eventually become too strong on the nose. The colder season brings out the warmer and deeper notes of the cologne. 

• How do I choose my cedar wood cologne?

Cedarwood cologne should be chosen while considering different factors. These factors are the composition, intensity, longevity, projection and chemistry with your skin. The composition of the cologne shows what the ingredient used for the preparation of the cologne are. You can then know if you are allergic to one ingredient.

The concentration and intensity of the cologne also matter. The more concentrated and intense a cologne is, the longer its longevity and projection. You should choose your perfume according to your preference. Also, make sure you test the cologne on your skin so that can make sure, it is compatible with your skin. The last consideration is the price, make sure you check the price tag, not all cheap colognes are of inferior quality.

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