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Phaedon

Cendres de Thé

Perfumer: Pierre Guillaume

2011UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.1/ 10
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Phaedon Cendres de Thé is a unisex fragrance that lays a smoky, spicy and woody shadow over a floral, green core.

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Skunky's take: A daytime friend, easy at the office and on busy days.

How does it perform?

From 64 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
5.9 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
5.5 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.6 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cardamom
Smoky notes

Heart notesfirst few hours

RoseTea
Camphor wood

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Citrus
  3. Floral
  4. Green
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Smoky

What does Cendres de Thé smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office lead the occasions. Masculine and feminine votes are close, which puts it somewhere between the two.

It opens with cardamom and smoky notes, and the heart holds rose, tea and camphor wood. In the base, musk, myrrh and cedar settle in, and the scent keeps its fresh, citrusy air while softening into a woody warmth.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Cardamom
    • Smoky notes
  2. First hours

    • Rose
    • Tea
    • Camphor wood
  3. Towards evening

    • Musk
    • Myrrh
    • Cedar

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 31%
    Spring
  • 26%
    Summer
  • 24%
    Autumn
  • 18%
    Winter
  • Casual
    26%
  • Daytime
    26%
  • Office
    24%
  • Evening
    13%
  • Nighttime
    7%
  • Sport
    5%

Least picked for nights out.

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Last updated: October 26, 2026