Fragrance comparison

Cé Noir vs Make B. Universe Collection

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 392 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cé Noir

Beyoncé

3.91335 votes

Rank #1,389 AmberHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Make B. Universe Collection

O Boticário

4.1657 votes

Rank #33,131 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cé Noir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cé Noir
Choose it for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Make B. Universe Collection
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cé Noir4/7

Make B. Universe Collection3/7

Ratings & consensus: Make B. Universe Collection
Community sentiment: Make B. Universe Collection
Longevity: Cé Noir
Sillage & projection: Cé Noir
Value for money: Make B. Universe Collection
Versatility: Cé Noir
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cé Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cé NoirBeyoncé

Make B. Universe CollectionO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 39%Had 37%Want 24%

Category winnerMake B. Universe CollectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

12%Like

4%Ok

3%Dislike

13%Hate

314 votes

47%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerMake B. Universe CollectionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCé Noir

SillageCé Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMake B. Universe CollectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

honey90%

sweet80%

white floral70%

floral60%

rose50%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

white floral77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyClementine

Heart

Jasmine SambacRose

Base

AmberMyrrh

Top

ClovesPink PepperMandarin OrangeLemonBasil

Heart

RoseJasmine SambacLily-of-the-ValleyLavender

Base

VanillaIncenseAmberPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Rose, Amber and Myrrh. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer64

Fall100

Winter93

Day87

Night100

Spring36

Summer14

Fall68

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerCé NoirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex50

Women46

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews83

Overall rank#33,131

PerfumerDominique Ropion, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCé NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cé Noir by Beyoncé is a sweet amber-floral fragrance that centers on realistic honey and clementine. It balances white florals with a warm, resinous base of myrrh and amber. Designed for those seeking a modern gourmand, it performs well during the cooler months and transitions effectively from late afternoon gathering…

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O Boticário Make B. Universe Collection is a rich, warm spicy amber fragrance that blends bright citrus with dark resinous depth. The scent opens with an energetic kick of crushed cloves, pink pepper, mandarin orange, and tangy lemon, kept herbal and brisk with fresh basil. As it warms on the skin, velvety red rose an…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cé Noir or Make B. Universe Collection?

Cé Noir takes 4 of 7 categories. Cé Noir is rated 3.91/5 from 335 votes; Make B. Universe Collection is rated 4.16/5 from 57 votes. Choose Cé Noir for a amber and honey character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Make B. Universe Collection for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cé Noir or Make B. Universe Collection?

Cé Noir lasts longest (Cé Noir 83/100, Make B. Universe Collection 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cé Noir or Make B. Universe Collection?

Cé Noir projects furthest (Cé Noir 76/100, Make B. Universe Collection 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cé Noir and Make B. Universe Collection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Rose, Amber and Myrrh.

Is Cé Noir or Make B. Universe Collection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cé Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Make B. Universe Collection is the stronger pick. Cé Noir suits evening wear; Make B. Universe Collection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cé Noir and Make B. Universe Collection?

Cé Noir has top notes of Honey and Clementine, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Amber and Myrrh. Make B. Universe Collection has top notes of Cloves, Pink Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Incense, Amber and Patchouli.