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Atkinsons · 2016
The Big Bad Cedar EDP
Longevity
Very long8-12 hours
Projection
Variesreports split · 48 people
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
woody
grounded
cedar wood, smoky green air, and cardamom heat
Scent Notes
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What the community says
Above all, soft
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 50 describe how long it lasts, 48 how far it projects and 22 how it smells. Most other posts only name The Big Bad Cedar.
How long it lasts50 people
Wear time varies a lot
about half say it lasts a long time
about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time
In words
No single story here: about half say it lasts a long time, while about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
How far it projects48 people
Projection varies
about half say it stays close to the skin
about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately
In words
No single story here: about half say it stays close to the skin, while about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
Read what people say
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Summary in words
Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar: what people say about it.
In short: Above all, soft.
Worn by everyone.
Wear time varies a lot (50 people): No single story here: about half say it lasts a long time, while about 1 in 3 say it lasts a moderate time.
Projection varies (48 people): No single story here: about half say it stays close to the skin, while about 1 in 3 say it projects moderately.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 50+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Atkinsons The Big Bad Cedar smells like cedar wood, smoky green air, and cardamom heat. It opens with cardamom, clary sage and broom, moves into Virginia cedar and settles on moss. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in spring, fall and winter and is an evening scent. It suits nights out. Released in 2016.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects to about arm's length.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and grounded for nights out.
- Sample first if: woody is new territory for you.
- Skip if: you dislike spicy fragrances.
Around $102.
Explore more: More from Atkinsons · Woody perfumes · Cardamom perfumes · Clary sage perfumes
Concentration
EDP
Occasion
Night out
Projection
Moderate
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Night out
Atkinsons is a British heritage perfumery, founded in London in 1799, with a Bond Street identity, oud, tea and whisky signatures, and holder of a Royal Warrant in the 19th century. Prices sit at the niche band, about $91 to $295, most core pieces near $155. Top accords are spicy, woody, sweet, floral and fresh. Standout live picks: 24 Old Bond Street Limited Edition (cool green gin, rose, black tea, $140), Oud Save The King (dark tea leaves, bergamot, smoky suede warmth, $240), Shine Despite Everything (creamy caramel vanilla spice, lightly incense, $295), Atkinsons His Majesty The Oud (smoky tea, clove, leather, oud smoke, $115.45), 24 Old Bond Street Triple Extract (fresh green tea with rose, smoky whisky warmth, $116.02).
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like cedar wood, smoky green air, and cardamom heat. It opens with cardamom, clary sage and broom, moves into Virginia cedar and settles on moss.
In the community's experience it lasts well into the evening, and projects to about arm's length.
It is best in spring, fall and winter. It is an evening scent. It suits nights out.
It reads unisex.
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