Fragrance comparison

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua vs Cereus No. 14

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #71,424 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Cereus No. 14

Cereus

4.1031 votes

Rank #17,378 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No. 14 takes 2 of 2 categories.

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
Cereus No. 14
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

Cereus No. 142/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Cereus No. 14
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cereus No. 14

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

Cereus No. 14Cereus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

35%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCereus No. 14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitClary SageTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafAmberCognacRosemary

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tarragon, Clary Sage and Amber. Durations are only published for Cereus No. 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring77

Summer38

Fall85

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerCereus No. 14Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is a bright, aromatic scent centered on a zesty blend of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It features a complex heart of aromatic herbs like tarragon and basil that settles into a warm, musky base. This versatile creation offers a crisp profile suited for warm spring and summer days, projecting a c…

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Cereus No. 14 opens with a crisp burst of bitter grapefruit rind tangled with clary sage and herbal tarragon. It quickly trades its sharp citrus flash for an ozonic heart of green violet leaf, warm amber, and a splash of mellow cognac. The finish rests on dry guaiac wood and clean laundry musk that hugs the chest. Th…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Cereus No. 14?

Cereus No. 14 takes 2 of 2 categories. Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Cereus No. 14 is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose Cereus No. 14 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which projects more, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Cereus No. 14?

Cereus No. 14 projects furthest (Cereus No. 14 56/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalfi Mandarin Aqua and Cereus No. 14 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tarragon, Clary Sage and Amber.

Is Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or Cereus No. 14 better for summer or winter?

Cereus No. 14 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalfi Mandarin Aqua and Cereus No. 14?

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Clary Sage and Lemon Leaf, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Civet. Cereus No. 14 has top notes of Grapefruit, Clary Sage and Tarragon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Amber, Cognac and Rosemary, a base of Guaiac Wood and Musk.