Combava Cedrat

Combava Cedrat from the French house Affinessence, composed by Nicolas Bonneville and released in 2022, is a woody fragrance with a sharp citrus top. Everyone who describes it calls it woody, and a third add spicy, aromatic or citrusy.

Only a handful of notes are listed. Kaffir lime, known as combava, and lime open with an intensely green, zesty, slightly leafy citrus that is sharper and more aromatic than lemon. Mint adds a cool, clean freshness, and cardamom a warm, aromatic spice that bridges the citrus and the base. Woody notes then take over and carry the scent, which explains why wood is the dominant impression despite the bright opening.

It is worn by anyone. Community reports on longevity and sillage have not yet been gathered. The structure, crisp on top and woody underneath, suits warm weather and daytime, and someone who likes citrus but wants it to last on a dry, uncomplicated woody base rather than fade quickly.

Combava Cedrat — unisex fragrance by Affinessence (released 2022). Notes: Cardamom, Kaffir Lime, Lime, Mint, Woodsy Notes, Woody Notes. — Parfica open fragrance database