Cedrat 37 Berlin

The Verdict

Cedrat 37 is Le Labo's Berlin City Exclusive, created by Daphne Bugey in 2021. The concept: if this fragrance were a city, it would feel like Berlin -- "embracing a joyous, thick-skinned, and solar freedom. Even when it rains." With 49% loving it, the community is split between those who find it addictive and those who think it is "the weakest in the whole Le Labo line." The truth, as always, lies somewhere between.

What It Smells Like

The opening is sweet, fruity citron -- cedrat is the French word for citron -- bright, acidic, and immediately uplifting. Ginger enters quickly, adding a spicy-warm kick that gives the citrus real momentum. Together, they create what fans describe as "an addictive candied sweetness."

The base is pure Le Labo DNA: musk, woody notes, and ambergris create a creamy, skin-scent finish that one reviewer says "becomes creamy and melts into the skin" in a way that similar fragrances like Dior Homme Cologne never quite achieve.

The Dior Homme Cologne Comparison

The most common criticism is that Cedrat 37 smells too similar to Dior Homme Cologne or Dior Homme Sport -- both available at a fraction of the price. Supporters counter that the Le Labo version has more depth in the drydown and a creamier, more natural feel. But if you already own and love Dior Homme Cologne, sampling before committing is essential.

Longevity & Projection

Divisive. Some find it "a beautiful, classy scent, but a weak skin scent" that needs better performance. Others report a pleasant, moderate 5-7 hours. The lighter character makes it feel like a refreshing cologne -- which some love and others find underwhelming at this price point.

The Community Says

With 382 votes and a 4.23 average, Cedrat 37 has fans and skeptics in roughly equal measure. A Men's Journal editor named it his top favorite out of "hundreds" of owned fragrances. Parfumo reviewers call it "gorgeous -- outrageously priced, but gorgeous." Critics call it "an insult to Berlin" and question what a light citrus-ginger has to do with the city's character.

Availability

Available worldwide from Le Labo stores and online during August-September. Available year-round only from the Berlin Le Labo boutique.

Who Should Buy This

For Le Labo devotees who want a versatile, fresh fragrance for warmer months and do not mind the city-exclusive pricing. If you are drawn to ginger-citrus compositions and value the Le Labo experience, Cedrat 37 is a refined pick. Just try Dior Homme Cologne first.

The Bottom Line

A well-crafted citrus-ginger fragrance with Le Labo's signature creamy base that charges niche prices for what some consider a cologne-weight scent. Beautiful execution, debatable value -- the eternal Le Labo dilemma.