Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 vs Cedrat Boise
Side by side. Scored honestly.
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Side by side
Comparing the originals — price, breadth, listed-note depth.
Pistachio and hazelnut hit immediately — rich, slightly sweet, unmistakably nutty without tipping into syrup. Cardamom and bergamot keep the opening from going full dessert, adding a dry, spiced lift. In the heart, jasmine and peony soften things without dominating, while white peach and raspberry add a quiet fruitiness underneath. The dry-down is where it settles into its real identity: marshmallow and tonka bean pull warm and cozy, sandalwood and cedar ground it, cocoa darkens the edges. Projection is moderate, sillage skin-close by hour four — a personal fragrance rather than a room-filler. — Best in fall and winter; ideal for anyone who wants a dressed-up gourmand that reads sophisticated rather than candied.
Bergamot and lemon hit hard in the opening — bright, almost metallic citrus with real presence rather than the polite spritz most fresh fragrances offer. Cedar moves in quickly, adding dry woodiness that anchors the citrus before it can fade. The heart settles into a cedar-patchouli pairing that reads slightly smoky and leathered without going dark. Amber and musk in the dry-down soften the whole thing into something warmer and skin-close, with projection that stays noticeable without dominating a room — good sillage, not aggressive. — A daytime crowd-pleaser for someone who wants fresh-woody with enough depth to feel intentional; strongest in spring and fall.
How they overlap
Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 and Cedrat Boise share 2 notes (bergamot, cedar). The same note name doesn't always mean the same scent — different houses use different vanillas, different woods, different musks — but a multi-note shared spine usually does indicate genuinely-comparable wear character. The remaining notes (12 unique to Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33, 4 unique to Cedrat Boise) are where the divergence happens.
The buying decision
Cedrat Boise is the cheaper original at $120 compared to $138 for Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 — about 13% less. Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 is built for fall/winter; Cedrat Boise for spring/summer/fall. Pick by when you'd actually wear it.