Cedar Violet
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Side by side
Cedar Violet vs. Velvet Cedar
Is Cedar Violet better than Velvet Cedar?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
woodypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Cedar Violet and Velvet Cedar?
| Cedar Violet | Velvet Cedar | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2021 | 2025 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Clément Gavarry | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cedar Violet and Velvet Cedar smell?
Cedar Violet
Woody
Ozonic
Powdery
Aquatic
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Velvet Cedar
Woody
Sweet
Herbal
Powdery
Aromatic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cedar Violet and Velvet Cedar share?
Top
Violet leafLily of the valley
—Heart
Virginia CedarCalifornian Gardenia
Chamomile
Base
Australian SandalwoodAmber
CedarwoodSugar Cane
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Cedar Violet or Velvet Cedar?
| Cedar Violet | Velvet Cedar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cedar Violet and Velvet Cedar?
This one skews light and feminine, with a green-floral opening that quickly softens. The cedar and sandalwood bases keep it grounded without heaviness.Cedar Violet
Velvet Cedar walks into a room like someone who already knows everyone there. The cedar is rich but never austere, chamomile keeps it grounded, sugar cane keeps it warm. What makes it worth choosing?Velvet Cedar
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