Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.12 vs B.U. Hippy Soul

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Cereus No.12

Cereus

4.2516 votes

Rank #20,683 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

B.U. Hippy Soul

Sarantis

4.08132 votes

Rank #14,578 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.U. Hippy Soul takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cereus No.12
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
B.U. Hippy Soul
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cereus No.121/5

B.U. Hippy Soul4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.12Cereus

B.U. Hippy SoulSarantis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

4.08/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 27%Had 52%Want 21%

Category winnerB.U. Hippy SoulRating 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

32%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

132 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityB.U. Hippy Soul

SillageB.U. Hippy Soul

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value95

Category winnerCereus No.12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla90%

floral80%

ozonic70%

woody60%

aquatic50%

white floral100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

vanilla74%

woody65%

sweet56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity, vanilla and woody

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

Mandarin OrangePeonyBlack Currant

Heart

African Orange FlowerPeachJasmine

Base

VanilleSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

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

Summer100

Fall23

Winter7

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#14,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerB.U. Hippy SoulHigher 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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B.U. Hippy Soul is a bright, easy floral fruity scent built around mandarin, peony and black currant, then softened by peach, orange blossom and vanilla. It comes across light, cheerful and slightly warm rather than sugary. It suits spring and summer best, especially daytime wear, casual outings and relaxed moods. Rev…

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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 B.U. Hippy Soul?

B.U. Hippy Soul takes 4 of 5 categories. Cereus No.12 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; B.U. Hippy Soul is rated 4.08/5 from 132 votes. Choose Cereus No.12 for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose B.U. Hippy Soul for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.12 or B.U. Hippy Soul?

B.U. Hippy Soul lasts longest (B.U. Hippy Soul 59/100, Cereus No.12 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.12 or B.U. Hippy Soul?

B.U. Hippy Soul projects furthest (B.U. Hippy Soul 50/100, Cereus No.12 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.12 and B.U. Hippy Soul smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Vanille.

Is Cereus No.12 or B.U. Hippy Soul better for summer or winter?

Cereus No.12 suits daytime wear; B.U. Hippy Soul suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No.12 and B.U. Hippy Soul?

Cereus No.12 has top notes of Black Currant and Watermelon, heart notes of Peach Blossom, a base of Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood. B.U. Hippy Soul has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Peony and Black Currant, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Peach and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.