Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.12 vs Charm Rose

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 170 ratings analysed

Cereus No.12

Cereus

4.2516 votes

Rank #20,683 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Charm Rose

Thomas Sabo

3.23154 votes

Rank #17,039 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charm Rose 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.
Charm Rose
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cereus No.122/5

Charm Rose3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.12Cereus

Charm RoseThomas Sabo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.23/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 33%Had 37%Want 30%

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

23%Love

45%Like

1%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityCharm Rose

SillageCharm Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCereus No.12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla90%

floral80%

ozonic70%

woody60%

aquatic50%

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and vanilla

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

PlumBlueberryPeach BlossomClementine

Heart

RoseJasmineMagnoliaYlang-Ylang

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilleBrazilian RosewoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach Blossom, Vanille 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

Summer72

Fall83

Winter44

Day100

Night43

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#17,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerCharm RoseHigher 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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Charm Rose opens with a sweet, fruity rose and settles into a softer mix of vanilla, tonka and woods. On some skin it reads charming and versatile, especially in cooler weather, but several wearers also found it harsh, watery or alcoholic, so this is one to sample before buying.

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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 Charm Rose?

Charm Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Cereus No.12 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Charm Rose is rated 3.23/5 from 154 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 Charm Rose for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.12 or Charm Rose?

Charm Rose lasts longest (Charm Rose 65/100, Cereus No.12 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.12 or Charm Rose?

Charm Rose projects furthest (Charm Rose 53/100, Cereus No.12 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.12 and Charm Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Peach Blossom, Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood.

Is Cereus No.12 or Charm Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cereus No.12 and Charm Rose?

Cereus No.12 has top notes of Black Currant and Watermelon, heart notes of Peach Blossom, a base of Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood. Charm Rose has top notes of Plum, Blueberry, Peach Blossom and Clementine, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood.