Hermessence Cedre Sambac
HermèsExtrait de Parfum2018
Side by side
Hermessence Cedre Sambac vs. Freudian Wood
Is Hermessence Cedre Sambac better than Freudian Wood?
Freudian Wood rates higher with the community, while Hermessence Cedre Sambac wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
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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 Hermessence Cedre Sambac and Freudian Wood?
| Hermessence Cedre Sambac | Freudian Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christine Nagel | Mark Buxton |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Hermessence Cedre Sambac and Freudian Wood smell?
Hermessence Cedre Sambac
Woody
White Floral
Floral
Powdery
Aromatic
Freudian Wood
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Lactonic
Musky
Floral
Powdery
Aromatic
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Hermessence Cedre Sambac and Freudian Wood share?
Top—
Ambrette SeedMimosa
Heart
Jasmine
SandalwoodCostusCuminLactoneRoseCypress
Base
Cedar
LabdanumAmbergris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Jasmine
MimosaCostusRose
Woody Notes
Cedar
SandalwoodCypress
Where they fit
When and where do Hermessence Cedre Sambac and Freudian Wood work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Hermessence Cedre Sambac or Freudian Wood?
| Hermessence Cedre Sambac | Freudian Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Hermessence Cedre Sambac and Freudian Wood?
Two notes. That's the whole brief. And somehow Cedre Sambac makes you wonder why you'd ever need more, the cedar pulling the jasmine toward something thoughtful.Hermessence Cedre Sambac
You get skin that remembers warmth. Freudian Wood opens with ambrette seed softness, settling into a lactonic cream with sandalwood that breathes close for hours. Intimacy over announcement.Freudian Wood
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