CardamomOpens with
Virginia CedarHeart
CashmeranDries down to
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Atkinsons · Sold as unisex
The Big Bad Cedar
The rustling of leaves underfoot as you walk through an autumn garden, where the crisp air is infused with earthy and aromatic notes.
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The Big Bad CedarPremium · $100–250
40%Similar accords, often for lessMexico Soul · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares cardamom and cashmeran8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2016, The Big Bad Cedar by Atkinsons is a Woody Chypre fragrance that embodies the essence of an English garden during autumn. This composition opens with cardamom and broom, bringing a fresh aromatic twist before settling into the heart notes of sage and Virginia cedar. The base notes of cashmeran and oakmoss add warmth and depth, creating a rich blend of powdery woods and mossy undertones.
Apply The Big Bad Cedar in light layers — it blooms gradually on the skin over time. A single spritz will provide a warm presence that lasts throughout the day without overpowering.
Fig. 01 — The Big Bad Cedar, Atkinsons
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Maurice Roucel
The sensualistMaurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances.
“It is a tool for perfumers only. But we finish on the skin.”
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The originalThe Big Bad CedarAtkinsons · Premium · $100–250Zara · 2019Mexico SoulShares Cardamom and Cashmeranunder $40★ 4.03 (35)40%Match
Zara · 2024Mexico Bulevard Puerta Del Hierro 4965Shares Cardamom and Cashmeranunder $40★ 3.67 (33)37%Match
Zara · 2000Zara Man 2000Shares Cardamom, Sage and Virginia cedarunder $40★ 4.58 (38)39%Match
Zara · 2018Brass DreamShares Cardamom and Virginia cedarunder $40★ 4.22 (18)
With Atkinsons 24 Old Bond Street Limited Edition 2016
Adds whiskey, green and fresh spicy; shares cardamom.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 18%.