Cedar Noir by Medeau bottle
Medeau

Cedar Noir

3.3/5 · 4 votes Unisex 2021
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Longevity3.0/5
Sillage2.1/5
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Our take

Cedar Noir opens with a bright, fizzy lift from citruses that quickly gives way to a cool, herbal bite of anise. Geranium adds a green, slightly peppery edge that keeps the start from feeling sweet or heavy. The cedar and guaiac wood at the heart are dry and clean, with a faint smoky warmth that never becomes loud. Amber settles underneath as a soft, golden base that rounds out the sharper edges without turning the blend into a gourmand. The overall impression is fresh spicy and woody, with a musky, aromatic finish that feels composed and deliberate.

The anise note is the thread that ties the wood and the citrus together, preventing the cedar from leaning too dry or the amber from feeling heavy. It suits someone who likes a forest-adjacent scent that still carries a crisp, herbal brightness. The mood fits a cool morning walk through a damp garden, or a quiet afternoon indoors with the windows open to a brisk breeze. There is a clarity here that works when the air is cool enough to let the spices breathe, but not so cold that the amber disappears. The woods remain steady throughout, supported by a soft, herbal musk that lingers close to the skin.

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