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ManceraEau de Parfum · EST. 2011

Cedrat Boise

A fresh-yet-strong citrus-woody fragrance built on bright citron and lemon over patchouli, woods, and musk. Cedrat Boise is famous for pairing an invigorating citrus opening with surprisingly powerful, long-lasting performance.

NOSE: Pierre MontaleRELEASED: 2011RETAIL: $90 - $130
The Quick Answer

Cedrat Boise opens on Citron and Lemon, moves through Patchouli and Pineapple, and dries down to Sandalwood and Musk. At $90 - $130 it is which sits at fair mid-range value, with long lasting (8h - 12h) on skin. Sample before you commit — it is loud and polarising rather than crowd-safe.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

8.8
Expert
8.6
Longevity
8.4
Sillage
7.6
Versatility
10.0
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $0.90/mlBased on the lowest street price ($90) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • Citron
  • Lemon
  • Bergamot
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • Patchouli
  • Pineapple
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • Sandalwood
  • Musk
  • Amber

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Spring 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Cedrat Boise by Mancera is a bright citrus-leaning eau de parfum released in 2011, composed by Pierre Montale. This is our research team's structured analysis of how it is built, how it performs, and who it suits — based on its composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.

The Opening

The opening leads with bright citrus facets — Citron, Lemon, Bergamot set the first impression in the initial fifteen to thirty minutes.

The Heart

Beneath the opening, a juicy fruit and dry woods heart of Patchouli, Pineapple forms the signature most people will recognise.

The Dry-Down

The base is dry woods and golden amber, with Sandalwood, Musk, Amber providing the depth and tenacity that carry it through the day.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Citron and Lemon opening. Strong, room-filling projection.
Hour 4
Patchouli and Pineapple heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Sandalwood and Musk base emerges. Performance holding well.
Hour 11
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
8.6/10
Sillage
8.4/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
9.1/10

Who Should Buy Cedrat Boise

Cedrat Boise is genuinely unisex. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to daytime and office wear. If you gravitate toward bright citrus and juicy fruit compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORLong Lasting (8h - 12h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONStrong Projection
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
65%
NIGHT
35%
GENDER INDEXShared / Unisex
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸35%
SUMMER ☀️30%
AUTUMN 🍂20%
WINTER ❄️15%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Citron and Lemon lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Patchouli and Pineapple take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Strong
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Sandalwood and Musk anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Sandalwood and Musk is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • Spring (35% seasonal fit)
  • Summer (30% seasonal fit)
  • Daytime and casual daily wear

Skip It

  • Winter — it underperforms here (15%)
  • Enclosed offices, lifts and meeting rooms
  • Go easy: 1–2 sprays is plenty
  • Formal black-tie evenings where you want more depth

Blind-Buy Risk

7/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • Fresh, broadly-likeable profile lowers the risk of disappointment
In its favour
  • Clean citrus/fresh structures are widely accepted and rarely offend.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Linalool / Limonene

Common EU-declarable allergens; can oxidise and irritate sensitive skin.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why is Mancera Cedrat Boise popular?
It delivers a bright, zesty citrus opening with unusually strong longevity and projection for a citrus fragrance, at a relatively accessible price.
Is Cedrat Boise unisex?
Yes. Its citrus-woody-musk profile is fully unisex and is widely worn by both men and women.
How long does Cedrat Boise last?
Performance is excellent for a citrus scent, commonly 8 to 12 hours on skin with strong projection in the opening hours.
Is Cedrat Boise worth buying?
For the money, Cedrat Boise ($90 - $130) is a fair buy. It projects at a strong projection level and lasts in the range of long lasting (8h - 12h), which puts its performance well above average. It is worth it if you connect with its Citron and Lemon character; if you want an all-occasion safe blind buy, sample first because it leans toward casual daytime wear.
Can I wear Cedrat Boise to the office?
Be careful. Cedrat Boise projects strongly (strong projection), so in an enclosed office it can easily overwhelm colleagues. If you must wear it to work, limit yourself to one light spray on clothing and avoid reapplying. For shared indoor spaces, a softer fragrance is the more considerate choice.
Is Cedrat Boise good for summer?
Yes. With a 30% summer suitability score, Cedrat Boise holds up in heat and is one of its stronger seasons. Its Citron and Lemon opening keeps it feeling appropriate for warm weather; just remember heat amplifies projection, so apply conservatively.
How many sprays of Cedrat Boise should I use?
Go light. Because Cedrat Boise projects at a strong projection level, one to two sprays is plenty for most settings — one on the chest and one on a wrist. Three or more can quickly become overwhelming indoors. With longevity in the long lasting (8h - 12h) range, even a small application carries you through the day.
Is Cedrat Boise safe for sensitive skin?
Cedrat Boise is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Citron, Lemon and Bergamot, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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