Fragrance comparison

Cèrere vs Lutece

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 222 ratings analysed

Cèrere

Profumi Di Polignano

3.6154 votes

Rank #34,428 NuttyAlmond

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41%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Lutece

Houbigant

3.99168 votes

Rank #30,793 WoodyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lutece takes 7 of 8 categories.

Cèrere
Choose it for a nutty and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lutece
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Cèrere1/8

Lutece7/8

Ratings & consensus: Lutece
Community sentiment: Lutece
Longevity: Lutece
Sillage & projection: Lutece
Value for money: Lutece
Versatility: Cèrere
Note pyramid (duration): Lutece
Fragranxe ranking: Lutece

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CèrereProfumi Di Polignano

LuteceHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 72%

3.99/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerLuteceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

54 votes

35%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerLuteceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLutece

SillageLutece

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value73

Category winnerLuteceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

nutty100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeanutCinnamonBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

CerealsAlmondHeliotropeMagnolia

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanVetiverPatchouliAmber

Top20-30 mins

Brazilian RosewoodAldehydesGeraniumMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootPeonyVetiverRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyCedar

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanHeliotropeMuskCinnamonVanilla

Category winnerLuteceLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer32

Fall100

Winter53

Day100

Night53

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night96

Category winnerCèrereMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex59

Women41

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,428

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#30,793

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuteceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cèrere 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…

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Houbigant Lutece is a powdery oriental floral that wraps retro warmth in a surprisingly airy, cosmetic cloud. The fragrance opens with brisk aldehydes and sharp Brazilian rosewood before mellowing into powdery orris root, sweet peony, and a hint of green rosemary. As hours pass, creamy vanilla, almond-scented heliotro…

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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, Cèrere or Lutece?

Lutece takes 7 of 8 categories. Cèrere is rated 3.61/5 from 54 votes; Lutece is rated 3.99/5 from 168 votes. Choose Cèrere for a nutty and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lutece for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cèrere or Lutece?

Lutece lasts longest (Lutece 68/100, Cèrere 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cèrere or Lutece?

Lutece projects furthest (Lutece 65/100, Cèrere 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cèrere and Lutece smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Vanilla.

Is Cèrere or Lutece better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cèrere is the stronger pick. For winter, Lutece is the stronger pick. Cèrere suits daytime wear; Lutece suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cèrere and Lutece?

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. Lutece has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Geranium and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Peony, Vetiver and Rosemary, a base of Tonka Bean, Heliotrope, Musk and Cinnamon.