Super Cedar by Byredo bottle
Byredo

Super Cedar

3.8/5 · 1,818 votes Unisex 2016
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity2.9/5
Sillage2.4/5
Day100
Night46
Fall97
Spring93
Summer72
Winter56
Our take

Super Cedar opens with a brief, almost apologetic rose, a petal crushed underfoot rather than a full bouquet. This fades quickly into the heart, where Virginian cedar takes center stage, not as a roaring lumber pile but as a freshly planed plank left to dry in a sunlit workshop, its grain still warm and slightly dusty. The drydown introduces Haitian vetiver’s earthy rootiness and a soft musk, powdering the wood until it feels like the lining of an old jewelry box.

The overall character is a clean, aromatic whisper, more natural than synthetic but undeniably minimalist. It feels like a niche fragrance designed for the person who wants to smell like a quiet room rather than a statement. The longevity is brief, around two to three hours on skin, and the sillage stays close enough that you have to lean in to catch it. Those numbers don’t lie: this is a personal scent, not a crowd-pleaser.

It suits someone who appreciates understated woody florals and doesn’t mind reapplying. Skip it if you want a dense, projecting cedar or a rose that lasts beyond the opening. Wear it on a crisp spring morning, during a slow afternoon in fall, or any time you want to feel like the most composed person in the room. Just don’t expect anyone else to notice.

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