165 community ratings

The Big Bad Cedar

Name: The Big Bad Cedar
Brand: Atkinsons

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.5/ 10

Community score
165 ratings

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Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar is a unisex scent that sets a fresh, green start against a woody, resinous and faintly smoky base.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 149 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

7.9 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

82% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Green
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky

What does The Big Bad Cedar smell like?

Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick autumn, followed by winter and spring, with summer well behind. It leans towards leisure and business wear, with evenings not far behind. The largest share of voters finds it masculine.

It opens with cardamom, clary sage and broom, giving a spicy, green freshness. At the heart, Virginia cedar takes over, keeping the scent dry and woody. Moss in the base adds an earthy depth, while sweet tones soften the edges. Le Couvent Valparaiso and Houbigant Bois Mystique (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.