Bois de Cedrat

One of the best citrus fragrances I have ! It's pitty that it is discontinued ! Unique blend of citrus and cedar.

Bois de Cedrat opens with straight bright lemon. This is by far the most lemony cedar fragrance I have ever encountered. The lemon is delectable, much like a frozen lemon Popsicle. When the cedar emerges from behind the lemon after the first 15 minutes or so, it is dry, pleasant, and very natural-smelling. Bois de Cedrat impresses me because it takes two notes that can easily move into cleaning solution territory, and it manages to keep them fresh, natural, and complimentary to one another, a testament to the quality of Creed's ingredients. Anyone who has criticized Jo Malone's Sweet Lime and Cedar for it's simplicity and consequently questionable wearability, should hold this fragrance to the same set of standards, and then consider that less is sometimes more. If you love the notes and they are done really well, simplicity should never be an issue. Unlike Sweet Lime and Cedar, which has good sillage and longevity (especially for Jo Malone), Bois de Cedrat's sillage and longevity are both pretty poor, with the lemon opening note traveling better than the cedar. If given the choice, I would pick Sweet Lime and Cedar over Bois de Cedrat any day. It evolves into something magical when it combines with my skin's chemistry... too bad SL&C is one of JM's many discontinued beauties.

A lovely pairing of lemon-lime and cedar, Creed's Bois de Cedrat falls into the "fresh woody" category that the house seems to have down to a science. Bois de Cedrat isn't overwhelmingly complex: it flirts with the Pine-Sol synthetic smell mentioned sometimes with Epicea and especially Cypres Musc, but I regard the smell as natural and refreshing. It flirts with being a gourmand, as the citrus involves some sweetness, but it mostly resides at the intersection of citrus and woods. Among Creed's other offerings, I liken Bois de Cedrat mainly to Cypres Musc, but slightly smoother, slightly less acerbic. On the road from Cypres Musc to Epicea, Bois de Cedrat lies somewhere in the middle, neither being as refined as Epicea nor as sharp as Cypres Musc. As with most fresh Creeds from the EDT era, projection and longevity aren't special, but this strong and versatile enough to be worn year-round. It's not to be found on the discount sites, though, so the only option is the retail $205 for 75ml, so it's a tough sell for those used to buying Creeds at a discount. 7 out of 10

Extraordinary fragrance..!! Creed’s Bois de Cedrat is a beautiful citrus fragrance that is ideal for Spring and Summer wear. As with many previous reviewers, Bois de Cedrat has disappointing performance, lasting (perhaps) two hours on both, skin and clothing, with minimal projection/sillage. I am a huge Creed fan, and will remain a fan, but this fragrance has been a letdown. As is, Bois de Cedrat is a fragrance recommended for those people who want to smell nice (clean and fresh) without being offensive nor having the need to be the center of attention. My final tally for Bois de Cedrat is 3.8 stars out of 5 stars. It truly is a beautiful fragrance with an opening that is extraordinary, but performance is a challenge even in warmer weather. Creed sets a high bar for expectations – I want to “love” this (Creed) fragrance, but Bois de Cedrat falls just below the bar into a solid “like” for the Fragrantica following. Enjoy your day and happy fragrance hunting...

Creed BOIS DE CEDRAT is a simple yet satisfying citrus cedar scent. Sadly, it is also shortlived. The sunny, succulent lemon mingles beautifully with the cedar in the bright opening but this fleeting phase is like a rousing gust of wind which quickly dissipates, leaving only the faintest trace of light woody amber behind. BOIS DE CEDRAT is too fleeting and not nearly so compelling to me as ACQUA FIORENTINA. There's no real basis for commitment here. Like a chance encounter with a stranger abroad, it was nice while it lasted...