Cologne Cedrat

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1⁄2 / 5 — A Fresh Citrus Gem With Surprising Depth After spending yesterday afternoon sampling most of the Matière Première lineup with a friend, I walked out of the store with Cologne Cédrat, and honestly, this one feels like a slept-on beauty. The opening hits with a creamy, juicy bergamot that feels both bright and soft around the edges like sunlight diffused through frosted glass. Among the ocean of “freshies” on the market, this stands out as a hidden gem. As it begins to settle, that brightness is joined by a subtle, airy spice, giving the citrus a gentle warmth without ever dulling its sparkle. The drydown is where things got really interesting for me: a mate-infused, bitter-tea facet comes forward, still wrapped in that velvety bergamot creaminess. It’s clean, fresh, but in a way that feels elevated, not your typical blue, aquatic, or laundry-clean direction. This is a different take on freshness, more nuanced and almost meditative. Yesterday I also sniffed MFK Gentle Fluidity, picked up Speed Legends by Ex Nihilo, own several LV freshies, plus the green-grass brightness of Guerlain’s Vetiver Fuave and a handful of other citrus-forward scents. Compared to all of these, Cologne Cédrat feels distinct, quietly confident, effortlessly wearable, and surprisingly memorable. But the biggest shocker? Longevity. I applied it 10 hours ago, and it’s still present on my skin. For a citrus-driven fragrance, that’s almost unheard of. In short: big W. If you love clean, fresh scents and want something familiar yet refined and unexpected, Cologne Cédrat is absolutely worth getting your nose on.

This smells really good, one of the best citrus based fragrances I've tried. The issue is performance unfortunately. Edit: after second full wearing, it's not as bad as I thought as far as longevity, I'm getting around 4-5 hours which is maybe average for a freshie, really good projection the first hour before it tones down to scent bubble for 2 hours and finally to skin scent the last hour or so. If the price point was closer to Dior homme cologne I would rate this a love, but as it stands it's around a like for me. 2nd edit: I came real close to getting this fragrance but atlas the projection is almost nonexistent. I say that as a more introverted type that doesnt like to blast people with my fragrance but this is extremely low on projection that I can barely even smell it on myself. If I can't enjoy it what's the point? Literally skin scent in 30 mins, but that skin scent lasts like 7 hours. Too bad I can't get my own whiffs of it. Shame.

Having tried a few Matiere Premiere fragrances, I get what the Perfumer is trying to do (i.e. one main note with an overdoes of it so it stays liner to the end), and I quite like the idea. They are not creating new formulas or new smelling scents (you will have smelled something similar earlier), but rather working with established smells and making them in a really high quality. If you are new to perfumes, this brand is an interesting one to start out with; if you are heavily into fragrances already, this again is an interesting brand to look into because you will certainly recognise the quality. None of their fragrances are sharp, everything is linear and rounded and smartly put together. Nice work. Cologne Cedrat is beautifully done. A perfect Cologne (in an EDP format) ! Fresh and citrusy without being bitter or sharp. The maté lingers for a very long time in the dry-down and gives the opening note a sort of continuity.

Incredible how many reviews ignore the perfumer's vision. The whole point of Mr.Guichard's line is the upmost beautiful representation of prime materials, hence the house's name. So if you are here expecting something revolutionary then you're in the wrong place. Frankly I've tried all but 2 from his line and they are the epitome of art done by a master artist. This is a beautiful crisp clear citrus fragrance. Almost like when you squeeze a lemon and the oils pop up to your nose, no harshness. The dry down is made soft by that mate base which imo prevents that pledge cleaner dry down so many citrus frags have. Also bypasses the intense heavy white florals normally used in citrus frags. Longevity is fantastic for a citrus frag. 6-7 hours of noticeable foot projection. If you like Cactus Garden by LV, Bergamot 22 etc. Give this one a try it will blow them out of the water. Well done again Mr.Guichard

Matiere Premiere is fascinatingly house with lot of quality to deliver. The direction is “idealistic”, gravitating around one ingredient, but not simplistic (as it happens to other houses in the minimalistic niche approach). This is due to the outstanding quality of the raw materials, i.e., the closed-loop, vertically integrated production of the oils. Enough to set this apart from, clueless magma of makeshift niche brands mushroomed over the years. Cedrat Cologne is a superior take on masculine classics in the vein of Pour Monsieur by Chanel, Eau de Rochas Pour Homme, etc; but with more quality than most of the designers’ fragrances. The lack of complete originality is well balanced by the quality it oozes, making it a worthy addition to anyone’s fragrances library. Timeless!

I didn't expect to be this scent so good 😳👀 The Perfume Guy on YT said that this perfume was boring and nothing special... Indeed there are not much facets, the scent is linear rather, but what a scent it is! Quality over quantity. The scent reminds me my grandpa, who was a very elegant gentleman. And he smelled similarly after shaving. Kind of reminds me of some masculine Penhaligons' scents from their Portraits collection as well. I think it is very well done, and I think this is rather for classic gentlemen. Or ladies, like me. It is not old-fashioned, it is mature. Whoever wears this, represents class and high social status. Excellent, excellent! One of the best lemons I have ever smelled 👍👌

From my opinion, this scent is super duper unique. How millionaires smell. I bought it straight away from David Jones, Brisbane after a recommendation from my patient. I was lucky because they still had 1 stock left of 100ML in their store. I fell in love with the bergamot-based scent (citrusy, zesty, fresh..... you just name it). Long-lasting. Over 5 hours on my clothes. All occasions are friendly. Really worth of money. I will look for the next bottle after I run out of this one. As far as we know in Aromatherapy studies, Bergamot oil have a power to attract money and wealthiness. In addition, they also have the power to give prosperity and happiness. Give it to go!

Just sampled: the piercing and photorealistic opening citrus note is terrific and lasts a long time for a citrus. Compared it to my Bergamot essential oil and felt it smelled almost but not quite the same. Checked the brand's website which says it's primarily Citron but also has Bergamot. Looked up the definition of "Cedrat" -- it means Citron, who knew? I like the light spicy notes which become more apparent after the opening citrus notes die down. Initial impression: very good 4/5 overall. I'd like to try wearing this on a nice sunny day...

An elegant and refreshing bergamot fragrance. I respectfully disagree with the reviewer below me on performance. If you have tried MP frags you will know they all have, at minimum, moderate projection and longevity. The Mate and musky base to this help make the fragrance robust, not like most citrus frags like Perris Monte Carlo or AdP. If you like frags such as Bergamote 22 by le labo I highly recommend this one.

I love this - I spray it on my partner mostly but also like to wear it myself. It's a gorgeous unisex frag that leans slightly more masculine. I can really smell the citrus rind and love fresh brightness of it. I have also enjoyed layering it with MP Neroli Oranger. Crushing hard on all the smells from the Matiere Premiere house. Can't wait to add a full bottle to my collection.

I smelled this in a perfumery, brought the paper stripe home and was smelling it from time to time. I'm seriously debating buying the real thing... It has a good longevity for a citrus frag. Edit: I bought a bottle and I'm satisfied because the price is good and the lemon smell is very natural. It's a great yet simple fragrance good for layering with something else.

This reminds me of being in a spa- it smells like citrus, smoky tea and soap. It lasts for ages and gets more soapy towards the drydown, but not in a sharp aldehydic way. It does lean slightly masculine but I am female and I feel fine wearing it. This is not really like anything else I have (exit the king etc) so I am buying a bottle. It will be great for summer.

Official notes from the website Citron oil Black pepper, pink pepper Bergamot oil, mate absolute MAIN INGREDIENT: Citron Oil Italy CREATIVE APPROACH: Black Pepper Oil Madagascar and Pink Pepper Oil Argentina are used to amplify the fresh spicy facet. Bergamot Oil Italy and Mate Absolute Praguay emphasize the tea facet to prolong the freshness.

First impressions: It's beautiful, classy, intruiguing... The bergamot is very realistic. it goes into the fresh green and herbaceaus territories. In no way it's similar to Neroli Oranger. A fantastic scent for spring, summer and maybe early fall I think. You can smell quality!

Beautiful fragrance. I was gifted a small travel version and wasn’t expecting much. But once I started using it, I fell in love! Living in Dubai I have to always be careful with choosing a “heat friendly” perfume. And this one is absolutely perfect for +50°C!

I love this one, really fresh, spicy and citrusy, really long lasting. The dry down is where it goes to a herbal quite smoky smell while remaining fresh from the citrus. I love Maté in a fragrance. Glad to own this one.

Beautiful scent well blended but save yourself the money and get Aqua Allegoria Bergamote Calabria instead. 80-90% similar at a fraction of the cost.

Fresh, juicy and zesty bergamot opening Dries down into a peppery aromatic mate scentery clean, refined gentleman scent

One of the best scents I’ve smelt, love, love this, bought a sample of this,committing to a full bottle soon.

It's CITRON OIL, not bergamot, the top note is wrong, check for yourselves..