Cèrere vs Lilac Whisp
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
CèrereChoose it for a nutty and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lilac WhispChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cèrere3/6
Lilac Whisp3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Cèrere
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cèrere
- Sillage & projection
- Cèrere
- Value for money
- Lilac Whisp
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Lilac Whisp
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lilac Whisp
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CèrereProfumi Di PolignanoLilac WhispSkylarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%
3.00/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 60%Had 16%Want 24%
Category winnerCèrereRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
31%Like
19%Ok
11%Dislike
9%Hate
54 votes
4%Love
30%Like
26%Ok
39%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCèrere
SillageCèrere
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLilac WhispBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothnutty100%
almond92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
powdery84%
floral77%
earthy69%
iris61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
PeanutCinnamonBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
CerealsAlmondHeliotropeMagnolia
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverPatchouliAmber
Top15-30 mins
MagnoliaLavenderSage
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliOrrisHeliotropeVetiver
Base4-6+ hrs
IncenseVanillaAlmondTonka Bean
Category winnerLilac WhispLongest dry-down: 4-6+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring68
Summer32
Fall100
Winter53
Day100
Night53
Spring54
Summer31
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night58
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,428
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#24,454
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerLilac WhispHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCèrere by Profumi Di Polignano is a distinctive unisex fragrance that leans heavily into nutty, sweet, and powdery accords. Created by perfumer Arturetto Landi and released in 2018, it opens with an unusual clash of roasted peanut, warm cinnamon, bright bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. The heart shifts toward brea…
Reviews →Lilac Whisp by Skylar opens with a brisk blend of herbal sage, soft lavender blossom, and a hint of dewy magnolia petals. Despite the floral name, you will not find actual lilac here. Instead, the fragrance evolves into a powdery, earthy heart dominated by gentle orris, nutty heliotrope, and a dry touch of vetiver. As…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Cèrere or Lilac Whisp?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Cèrere is rated 3.61/5 from 54 votes; Lilac Whisp is rated 3.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose Cèrere for a nutty and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lilac Whisp for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cèrere or Lilac Whisp?
Cèrere lasts longest (Cèrere 64/100, Lilac Whisp 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cèrere or Lilac Whisp?
Cèrere projects furthest (Cèrere 58/100, Lilac Whisp 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cèrere and Lilac Whisp smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Almond, Heliotrope, Magnolia and Vanilla.
Is Cèrere or Lilac Whisp better for summer or winter?
Cèrere suits daytime wear; Lilac Whisp suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cèrere and Lilac Whisp?
Cèrere has top notes of Peanut, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cereals, Almond, Heliotrope and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Lilac Whisp has top notes of Magnolia, Lavender and Sage, heart notes of Patchouli, Orris, Heliotrope and Vetiver, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Almond and Tonka Bean.
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