Cedarise

I LOVE this. My husband...does not. I literally smells like you walked up to a cypress tree, snapped off a [lumpy needle leaf?] and rubbed it on your skin. Very woody, very fresh, very masculine. While I don't think they smell similar, it reminds me of my dad, and Polo [green], and aftershave. The drydown is still very fresh cypress, but also soft and calm and a deeply woody musk. To me, vetiver is the ingredient that determines "man" or "cologne" smell, and there isn't too much in this. Still very masculine, for sure, but great for layering. This is the kind of scent I'd expect on a strong, very confident woman with just a little weirdness. Total Eva Green vibes. You get to control how much projection you want with this. I did as users suggested and rubbed just a small amount into my skin and it was a nice little personal scent cloud. It lasted all the way through to the next day. I'm really looking forward to layering this with other scents.

I think many people do not understand this house. The scents are moisturizing and layering atomizers. So, they are actually meant to be rubbed on your skin as there is no alcohol and it actually moisturizes skin(which I needed more than I realized). This is a huge benefit for me. So, after knowing this and then understanding they are designed to be layered - this changed everything. The scent by itself is woody and slightly sweet but then you can layer over it any other high quality frag to create a unique scent that is grounded in high quality cedar or ground any other frag in a more woody dna. Therefore, all factors considered 4.25/5

Really beautiful fragrance. Upon first spray, a wall of vetiver and cedar hits you, which after a minute or so, melts away to a complex mix of citrus, musk, and wood. Vaguely reminiscent of Soarin's (in Disney world) iconic cedar and orange smell. Lasts about 6 hours on me, though my skin destroys cologne quickly. The cologne itself is powerful, so only one or two sprays is necessary. Not sure why others found it harsh; while it's strong upon first pump, I find it quickly transforms to a more subtle, refined fragrance. I can see this cologne being very polarizing.

Amazing! Syrupy sweet deep succulent cedar with a refreshing juxtaposed brightness. Best Cedar I’ve ever smelled. Had to make a FB purchase. Because it’s Hermetica it’s oil free. Absolute positive stinker - up there with Xerjoff and Stephan Humbert Lucas 777. Loved all their other samples I received in a discovery kit. I gifted it to a business and everyone was in love. If you love cedar or woods grab this and be happy - blind buy no prob... then try some other Hermetica. You’ll thank me!

I don't get the hate. This is good! I love the fact that you can rub it onto your skin, and if you do that your skin would really feel moisturized. It's an amazing layering fragrance as well. On its own, it smells woody and green, reminiscent of a spa. I love this. Longevity: At least 10 hours on skin. I think you really have to "apply" this onto your skin, and not to be sprayed on your clothes. Projection and sillage: Moderate Scent: 8/10 Projection: 8/10 Longevity: 9/10