Byredo Super Cedar Eau de Parfum is a minimalist and deeply evocative Eau de Parfum that transforms one of perfumery’s most recognizable woody notes into a clean, nostalgic, and modern olfactory statement. Created under the creative vision of Ben Gorham, Super Cedar is designed as an ode to cedarwood’s emotional familiarity — pencil shavings, Scandinavian interiors, and childhood memories reimagined through sleek contemporary luxury. Introduced in 2016, this genderless fragrance has become one of Byredo’s most distinctive woody signatures, celebrated for its understated elegance, skin-like intimacy, and refined simplicity. Byredo officially describes it as “a modern scent reduced to the essential.”
The fragrance opens with the delicate softness of rose petals, offering a surprisingly airy floral brightness that smooths the composition’s woody entrance. At its heart, Virginian cedarwood dominates with dry, polished, pencil-shaving clarity — warm, linear, and unmistakably sophisticated. The base unfolds into Haitian vetiver and silk musk, adding earthy depth and soft musky texture that keeps the cedar feeling modern, intimate, and wearable rather than overly sharp. The result is a woody-musky composition that feels clean, nostalgic, and quietly luxurious — more about atmosphere and texture than loud projection. Byredo emphasizes its ability to balance powerful cedar with emotional softness and contemporary elegance.
Presented in Byredo’s iconic minimalist cylindrical bottle with magnetic black cap, Super Cedar visually mirrors its identity — sleek, understated, and modern. Ideal for year-round wear, office settings, minimalist wardrobes, or anyone drawn to clean woody fragrances, this scent is often praised for its sophisticated simplicity and genderless versatility. Reddit and fragrance communities frequently admire its beautiful cedar profile while noting that, like many Byredo fragrances, longevity and projection can feel softer compared to heavier niche offerings.
Fragrance Family: Woody Musky / Minimalist Woody
Launch Year: 2016
Top Notes: Rose Petals
Heart Notes: Virginian Cedarwood
Base Notes: Haitian Vetiver, Silk Musk
Brand: Byredo
Brand Type: Niche / Luxury
Collection: Super Cedar
Gender: Unisex / Genderless
Size: 50 ml / 100 ml / 250 ml
Type: Eau de Parfum (EDP)
Format: Spray
Longevity: 4–8 hours
Sillage: Soft to Moderate
Made in: France
