Cedre Blanc, from Creed was released in 2014. The perfumer behind this creation is Julien Rasquinet. It has the top notes of Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Cardamom, and Galbanum, middle notes of Geranium, Jasmine, and Lily, and base notes of Cedarwood, Sandalwood, and Vetiver.
Citrus top notes in here are very well rendered and pleasing much like the majority of Creed fragrances. I have to say that the cedar and woody notes are not nearly as dry and prominent as I had anticipated but definitely a big factor and come over slightly clean more like vetiver. The opening is all about the delicate interplay of sharp citrus and that bay leaf note and a white floral/blossom type smell which is just freshens proceedings up enough, without overbearing or becoming too floral. The third factor in that opening is the greeness which is achieved through the use of Galbanum, and not to be understated, again a major factor in this scent. The drydown is a really pleasing and lasting citrus which sits on a nice light woody base. This is quality stuff but not exciting in anyway to me. Lasting power is okay and I suspect might even be one of those which last longer for others than the wearer...if you get what I mean? 'Not bad' is my verdict.