Cèdre
Cèdre opens with a sharp, spiced floral flash, where tuberose rides cinnamon and clove over a dry, woody core. As it settles, musk and leather give a dense, almost resinous warmth, turning the cedar idea into an abstract, smoky wood. The result is a bold, sculptural floral‑woody perfume that feels nocturnal, intimate, and slightly enigmatic.
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake
Cèdre
Cèdre opens with a sharp, spiced floral flash, where tuberose rides cinnamon and clove over a dry, woody core. As it settles, musk and leather give a dense, almost resinous warmth, turning the cedar idea into an abstract, smoky wood. The result is a bold, sculptural floral‑woody perfume that feels nocturnal, intimate, and slightly enigmatic.
Scent Development and Character
A dense floral‑woody Eau de Parfum that weaves a powerful tuberose through warm spice and musk over a dry cedar‑like wood and leather impression, reading more as a polished floral‑wood experiment than a conventional cedar soliflore.
Who It Is For and When to Wear It
Editorial estimate: most at home in cooler weather and evening wear, where its concentrated floral‑woody structure and leather‑musk density suit dressed‑up or contemplative moods more than casual daytime use. Best suited to autumn and winter; can work in early spring in cooler climates but may feel heavy in heat. Sillage is Editorial estimate: moderate to strong projection, with a noticeable aura in the first hours that later settles closer to the skin. Longevity is Editorial estimate: above‑average longevity for an Eau de Parfum, often reaching most of a working day on skin with the concentrated format.
Perfumer and Bottle
Released in 2005, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Christopher Sheldrake. Rectangular Serge Lutens glass bottle with straight sides and rounded shoulders, presented here in the brand’s characteristic vaporizer‑free format with a simple label bearing the name Cèdre and the Serge Lutens logo.
