Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.12 vs Ayu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

1 wins

Cereus No.12

Cereus

4.2516 votes

Rank #20,683 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Ayu

Scents and Style

5.001 votes

Rank #49,102 AromaticAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No.12 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Cereus No.12
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Ayu
Choose it for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cereus No.121/1

Ayu0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.12Cereus

AyuScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla90%

floral80%

ozonic70%

woody60%

aquatic50%

aromatic100%

aquatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

marine61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both aquatic

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

WatermelonMandarin OrangeArtemisiaLemonMint

Heart

LavenderSea NotesNeroliMyrtleCyclamenMimosaGingerGrass

Base

Brazilian RosewoodBlack CurrantHeliotropePatchouliCorianderVanilaGaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Watermelon and Brazilian Rosewood. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#49,102

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCereus No.12Higher 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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Ayu by Scents and Style is a fresh, aromatic fragrance for men that centers on a vibrant opening of watermelon and mint. It feels crisp and energetic, making it an ideal companion for hot summer afternoons or casual daytime outings where you want a clean, aquatic presence that does not overpower your surroundings.

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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 Ayu?

Cereus No.12 takes 1 of 1 categories. Cereus No.12 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Ayu is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cereus No.12 for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ayu for a aromatic and aquatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Cereus No.12 and Ayu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Watermelon and Brazilian Rosewood.

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

Cereus No.12 suits daytime wear; Ayu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Cereus No.12 has top notes of Black Currant and Watermelon, heart notes of Peach Blossom, a base of Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood. Ayu has top notes of Watermelon, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Sea Notes, Neroli and Myrtle, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Black Currant, Heliotrope and Patchouli.