Orange BlossomOpens with
CedarHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Kenzo · Sold as unisex
Cedre Secret
The quiet moments spent by the fire in a traditional Japanese tea house, where cedar and orange blossom create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.
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Cedre SecretMid-range · $40–100
52%Similar accords, often for lessFor Him Black Edition 2022 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares orange blossom and cedar8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Cedre Secret by Kenzo was launched in 2022 and captures the essence of a traditional Japanese tea house, where memories of childhood are intertwined with the warmth of cedar wood. Created by perfumer Nelly Hachem-Ruiz, this unisex fragrance opens with the fresh scent of orange blossom before transitioning into a heart of cedar and settling on a base note of tonka bean. The woody trail is illuminated by the delicate aroma of orange blossom, evoking a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of Kenzo's own childhood in Japan.
Apply Cedre Secret to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The orange blossom note is bright but short-lived, so the woody base will carry the scent throughout the day. This fragrance reads best in intimate settings or close to skin rather than projecting across a room.
Fig. 01 — Cedre Secret, Kenzo
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Nelly Hachem-Ruiz
Nelly Hachem-Ruiz is a France-based perfumer who studied at Le Havre University and won a Fragrance Foundation Award in 2016 for Perfume Extraordinaire.
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The originalCedre SecretKenzo · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2022For Him Black Edition 2022Shares Orange blossom and Cedarunder $40★ 3.98 (241)53%Match
Zara · 2023Sweet Illusion (Into The Gourmand)Shares Cedar and Tonka beanunder $40★ 3.94 (102)54%Match
Zara · 2017KilsbergenShares Orange blossom and Tonka beanunder $40★ 4.11 (36)
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 28%, disliked or hated by 9%.