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    Cedar Essence vs. Nike Red Man

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    Cedar Essence wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Cedar Essence vs. Nike Red Man
    Cedar EssenceNike Red Man
    ConcentrationEau de ToiletteEau de Toilette
    Launched20142015
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer—
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Cedar Essence

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Aquatic
    Marine
    Citrus
    Green
    Ozonic
    Fresh Spicy

    Nike Red Man

    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Balsamic
    Aromatic
    Cinnamon
    Patchouli
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    GrapefruitBergamotGingerLimeOrangePeppermint
    LimeLemonMarigold
    Heart
    LavenderAquatic NotesCardamomWatermelon
    CinnamonBlack cardamomPeru BalsamWalnut
    Base
    CedarwoodCrystal AmberArabica CoffeePatchouli
    RosewoodPatchouliEbony

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Cedar Essence vs. Nike Red Man
    Cedar EssenceNike Red Man
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The cedar drydown is what you remember hours later. Everything before it is just the introduction, the citrus brightness, the mint cool, the aquatic handoff.Cedar Essence
    The woody-spicy DNA here is solid, it's just honest. No tricks, no performance theater. If you've been burned by fragheads overselling mass-market stuff, this one might surprise you.Nike Red Man