Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.12 vs Ananda

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,197 ratings analysed

Cereus No.12

Cereus

4.2516 votes

Rank #20,683 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ananda

M. Micallef

3.882,181 votes

Rank #2,621 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ananda takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cereus No.12
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ananda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cereus No.122/5

Ananda3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cereus No.12
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ananda
Sillage & projection: Ananda
Value for money: Cereus No.12
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ananda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.12Cereus

AnandaM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.88/ 5 · 2,181 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerCereus No.12Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

28%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,746 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAnanda

SillageAnanda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value43

Category winnerCereus No.12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla90%

floral80%

ozonic70%

woody60%

aquatic50%

fruity100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantWatermelon

Heart2-3 hrs

Peach Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

VanilleBrazilian Rosewood

Top

PearPlumBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

MimosaVioletJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

White MuskVanille

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant and Vanille. Durations are only published for Cereus No.12, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 42%Work 35%Date 16%Party 7%

Men2

Unisex3

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,621

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews132

Category winnerAnandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No.12 delivers a crisp, refreshing splash of watermelon and tart black currant right from the first spray. The opening feels bright and dewy before melting into tender peach blossom petals at the heart. It never turns sickly sweet. Instead, a clean base of dry vanilla and polished Brazilian rosewood provides a …

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Ananda by M. Micallef is a bright, airy floral fragrance that balances fruitiness with a soft, powdery finish. It centers on a realistic pear opening that leads into a warm, sunny heart of mimosa. This elegant composition is versatile for spring days, offering a clean, polished aura that works beautifully for professi…

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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, Cereus No.12 or Ananda?

Ananda takes 3 of 5 categories. Cereus No.12 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Ananda is rated 3.88/5 from 2,181 votes. Choose Cereus No.12 for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ananda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.12 or Ananda?

Ananda lasts longest (Ananda 67/100, Cereus No.12 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.12 or Ananda?

Ananda projects furthest (Ananda 60/100, Cereus No.12 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.12 and Ananda smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Vanille.

Is Cereus No.12 or Ananda better for summer or winter?

Cereus No.12 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No.12 and Ananda?

Cereus No.12 has top notes of Black Currant and Watermelon, heart notes of Peach Blossom, a base of Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood. Ananda has top notes of Pear, Plum, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Violet, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk and Vanille.