Fragrance comparison

Ca Va vs Serenade

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

Ca Va

Cindy C.

3.805 votes

Rank #66,780 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Serenade

Boadicea the Victorious

3.7435 votes

Rank #40,753 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serenade takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ca Va
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Serenade
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ca Va1/4

Serenade3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Serenade
Sillage & projection: Serenade
Value for money: Ca Va
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Serenade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ca VaCindy C.

SerenadeBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

3.74/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

37%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySerenade

SillageSerenade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCa VaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

earthy77%

mossy65%

citrus53%

powdery42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesOrangeWatery Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliMadagascar PepperAtlas Cedar

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverTonka BeanAmber

Top

elemiLemonBergamotAldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseClary SageCardamomNutmegNeroliJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOakmossVetiverSandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Neroli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Ca Va, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night33

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,753

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSerenadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ca Va by Cindy C. is a crisp woody aquatic fragrance designed for men who want an uncomplicated, uplifting daily scent. It kicks off with a bright burst of mandarin orange and orange, paired with breezy watery notes and a fizzy touch of aldehydes. As the initial splash calms down, neroli and Madagascar pepper add a cl…

Reviews →

Serenade opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, tart lemon, and resinous elemi that quickly gives way to a dense, smoky core. As the initial citrus bite softens, the fragrance reveals dry guaiac wood, bitter oakmoss, and earthy vetiver anchored by dark amber and musk. Spices like nutmeg and cardamom simmer quietly ben…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP vs

NorthMendittorosaWINNER

1 person compared this today

BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP vs

Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER

1 person compared this today

Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP vs

Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ca Va or Serenade?

Serenade takes 3 of 4 categories. Ca Va is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Serenade is rated 3.74/5 from 35 votes. Choose Ca Va for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Serenade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ca Va or Serenade?

Serenade lasts longest (Serenade 75/100, Ca Va 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ca Va or Serenade?

Serenade projects furthest (Serenade 77/100, Ca Va 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ca Va and Serenade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is Ca Va or Serenade better for summer or winter?

Ca Va suits daytime wear; Serenade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ca Va and Serenade?

Ca Va has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Orange and Watery Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Madagascar Pepper and Atlas Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Amber. Serenade has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.