Emir Cedrat Essence

Yep... This is Cedrat Boise Intense. People are comparing this to the non-Intense version, but I don't think that's right. This is a very well blended balance of the citrus and aromatics and I find it actually projects better than Mancera's version. I read another review saying this doesn't have CB's 'fizziness', but it's VERY apparent to me, so not sure if there are inconsistencies with certain batches. This will definitely be in my summer hot weather rotation, for sure. I don't really think there's a reason to own Mancera's version if you have this, but theirs isn't that expensive to begin with, so if you prefer the non-Intense Cedrat Boise, perhaps consider that instead? UPDATE: Having spent more time with this and the OG CBI, I like this better. The woody drydown of CBI is toned down here so you get that effervescent fruitiness from the opening throughout the duration which I LOVE. This gives it a more unisex lean, where CBI kind of leans more masculine. Definitely wanna try more of the Mancera clones after this. UPDATE #2: After more than haalf a year macerating some more, this has developed a lactonic profile somehow. It’s hovering around the scent profile of a mango lassi or pineapple yogurt?? I mean, I like how it smells, but the sweetness it developed is a bit unexpected. Im not so sure I’d still consider this a summer scent as I imagine it can get cloying. Im actually LESS likely to wear it on it’s own now, and will probably only layer it with something woody, with something vetiver or hay-forward.

Emir Cedrat Essence by Paris Corner was, for me, a disappointment. The scent comes across as too artificial—almost harshly synthetic, and I doubt that letting it “mature” will make any difference. Longevity is only average, adding little to redeem the overall impression. Apart from the attractive bottle, this fragrance simply doesn’t deliver; for me it remains one of the weaker offerings from the house. Scent: 2.5/5 Longevity & Projection: 0.5/1 Presentation: 0.5/0 Quality/Price Ratio: 1/2 Compliment Factor: 1/1 Uniqueness: 0/1 Overall: 5.5/10 Office-friendly: Yes Blind buy: No Recommended age: 18+ Occasion: Casual, everyday wear Season: Spring, Summer

Bought this before I knew it was supposed to be a clone of anything, so I went into it clueless (as I do with many things). It’s a very fresh, slightly dry and extremely clean citrus opening, with a touch of something sweet in the background. As it dries down, you start to lose the citrus and gain some very light woods and musk, and a hint of leather. Nothing funky, nothing harsh; deeply clean, fresh, and really nice without smelling like every other clean, fresh scent. I wish it lasted a touch longer on me, but that’s my skin more than the fragrance. This smells fabulous, and I will never *not* have a bottle!

I'm not sure about it being a Cedrat Boise clone, but it is definitely a Cedrat Boise INTENSE clone. All these people are crapping on this one. But RIGHT NOW as I am writing this review, I have Cedrat Boise INTENSE sprayed on one arm and Essence Cedrat on the other and they are virtually IDENTICAL. The differences are so minute that I am asking myself why do I even need both. I'll have zero issue selling the Mancera because everyone wants this one, but don't pass up Emir Essence Cedrat if you enjoy Cedrat Boise INTENSE. It's just a really great clone, and really great for hot summer days. Love it

A much improved interpretation of Cedrat Boise. The leather is fresh and clean instead of musty and old. The cigarette ash tray note is gone. The sour vibe is gone. I tried this on in Chennai airport and was blown away by how much I loved this after I hated cedrat Boise so much I had to return it to Costco. The cashier processing my return of Cedrat Boise smelled it and she said "blach we sell this??" I love Light Blue but would take this bottle over that any day. I know this was a hype beast a year or two ago and I definitely see why.