Masculine, earthy, and natural: it’s hard to resist cedar fragrances no matter your age or style. With its distinctive woody aroma, cedar fragrances make up the base for many of our favorite colognes and deserve an easily-accessible spot in your fragrance wardrobe.
Versatile enough to dab on a year-round basis, the best cedar fragrances can help you to relax, destress, and smell incredible all at the same time. Not sure where to start? Read on for all of the best cedarfragrances for men!
Gentleman Reserve Privee by Givenchy is one of the best designer cedar fragrances for men
Classy and sophisticated, Gentleman Reserve Privee by Givenchy is one of the best cedar fragrances if you’re looking to smell seriously expensive. Blending woody notes with a dash of iris and an undercurrent of whiskey and amber, this is a cedar scent you’ll reserve for suave dinner occasions and the fanciest of work ‘dos.
Recommended, related fragrances: Paco Rabanne Phantom by Paco Rabanne, Blue Jeans by Versace, Kenneth Cole Black by Kenneth Cole
Byredo Super Cedar by Byredo is one of the best niche cedar fragrances
Niche fragrance brand Byredo is quickly rising up the ranks as one of our favorites and it’s easy to see why. Though Byredo Super Cedaris a unisex scent, we’d definitely put it towards the masculine end of the spectrum, thanks to its intense woody notes and aromatic, powdery base. With great projection, this is a cologne you can use sparingly.
Recommended, related fragrances: Lagerfeld by Karl Lagerfeld, Burberry London (New) by Burberry Cologne, Encre Noire by Lalique
Tom Ford Oud Wood by Tom Ford is one of the best luxury cedar fragrances
Tom Ford Oud Wood by Tom Ford might just be one of the most popular woody colognes around and excels when it comes to that comforting, rich cedar note. Blending woods with a heavy amber accord, Oud Wood is a potent, powerful cologne that’s designed for evening attire. Pay close attention to its aromatic, spicy notes after the hours have gone by.
Recommended, related fragrances: Aventus by Creed, Versace Eros by Versace, Cuba Gold by Fragluxe
Quorum Silver by Puig
Quorum Silver by Puig is a captivating cologne that blends almost an entire kaleidoscope of notes into one unique bottle. As well as that all-important cedar, it blends bergamot, ginger, artemisia, mandarin, cardamom, and lavender with a heart of red pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. If you’re looking for a scent that performs a little differently on each person, this is the bottle to choose.
Recommended, related fragrances: 4711 by 4711 Cologne, Chrome by Azzaro, Eternity by Calvin Klein
Visit by Azzaro
Breathe in the scent of Visit by Azzaro and you’ll be transported to the winter season, no matter which time of year you’re wearing it. One of the best cedar fragrances for jazzing up your favorite sweaters and thick coats, Visit by Azzaro combines its cedar note with fresh spicy and smoky accords. Created for the modern, urban, younger generation, this is a perfect cologne for gifting to the younger man in your life.
Recommended, related fragrances: Paul Sebastian Cologne by Paul Sebastian, The One Cologne by Dolce & Gabbana, Armani Code by Giorgio Armani
Straight To Heaven White Cristal by Kilian
Looking for something a little different to the usual cedar cologne? It’s hard to resist Straight To Heaven White Cristal by Kilian once you’ve breathed in its woodsy, patchouli-scented notes. Smooth and impeccably balanced, this is a cologne that’s ideal for shoulder seasons, thanks to its versatile notes of Virginia cedar, rum, jasmine, and vanilla.
Recommended, related fragrances: La Nuit De L’homme Cologne by Yves Saint Laurent, Invictus by Paco Rabanne, Polo Blue Cologne by Ralph Lauren
Cedarise by Hermetica
Searching for a cedar scent that doesn’t mess around with its accompanying notes? Head straight to a bottle of Cedarise by Hermetica and you won’t be disappointed. As you may have guessed from its name, Cedarise by Hermetica is all about that one cedar note, accentuated only with vetiver and cypress.
Recommended, related fragrances: Boss No. 6 by Hugo Boss, Azzaro by Azzaro, Drakkar Noir by Guy Laroche
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Georgie Darling is a freelance lifestyle and travel writer from London, England. Her work has been published in ELLE, Yahoo, Red, Grazia, and Tripadvisor, amongst others. When she’s not writing, Georgie spends most of her time travelling to new countries and scuba diving. She’s been an avid fragrance lover since a young age and considers Alaïa by Alaïa Paris to be her signature scent.
