Fragrance comparison

Arrakis vs Cereus No. 14

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 309 ratings analysed

5 wins

Arrakis

Tiziana Terenzi

4.35278 votes

Rank #2,838 Warm SpicyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Cereus No. 14

Cereus

4.1031 votes

Rank #17,378 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arrakis takes 5 of 7 categories.

Arrakis
Choose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Cereus No. 14
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Arrakis5/7

Cereus No. 142/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArrakisTiziana Terenzi

Cereus No. 14Cereus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

Category winnerArrakisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

278 votes

35%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerArrakisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityArrakis

SillageArrakis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCereus No. 14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

tobacco92%

woody84%

sweet77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Spicy NotesOsmanthusSaffronCitrusesRosemaryThymeGrapefruit

Heart

TobaccoGuaiac WoodPatchouliVetiver

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitClary SageTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafAmberCognacRosemary

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Grapefruit, Guaiac Wood 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

Spring60

Summer12

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring77

Summer38

Fall85

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerCereus No. 14Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex51

Women14

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#2,838

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#17,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerArrakisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tiziana Terenzi Arrakis opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and herbal thyme, but this initial freshness quickly yields to a heavy, warm core of saffron and dry tobacco. As the fragrance settles on the skin, patchouli and guaiac wood create a dark, woody structure, while tonka bean adds a light sweetness that prev…

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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, Arrakis or Cereus No. 14?

Arrakis takes 5 of 7 categories. Arrakis is rated 4.35/5 from 278 votes; Cereus No. 14 is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes. Choose Arrakis for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Cereus No. 14 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arrakis or Cereus No. 14?

Arrakis lasts longest (Arrakis 78/100, Cereus No. 14 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arrakis or Cereus No. 14?

Arrakis projects furthest (Arrakis 71/100, Cereus No. 14 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arrakis and Cereus No. 14 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Grapefruit, Guaiac Wood and Amber.

Is Arrakis or Cereus No. 14 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cereus No. 14 is the stronger pick. For winter, Arrakis is the stronger pick. Arrakis suits daytime wear; Cereus No. 14 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arrakis and Cereus No. 14?

Arrakis has top notes of Spicy Notes, Osmanthus, Saffron and Citruses, heart notes of Tobacco, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk. 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.