Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.12 vs Chic

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

Cereus No.12

Cereus

4.2516 votes

Rank #20,683 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Chic

Betty Barclay

3.45133 votes

Rank #14,500 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chic 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.
Chic
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cereus No.122/5

Chic3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.12Cereus

ChicBetty Barclay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.45/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 34%Had 31%Want 35%

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

16%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityChic

SillageChic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCereus No.12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla90%

floral80%

ozonic70%

woody60%

aquatic50%

floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

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

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

Black CurrantBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Ylang-YlangMagnoliaRose

Base

VanilleHeliotropeSandalwood

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

Spring79

Summer71

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night36

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#14,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerChicHigher 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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Chic by Betty Barclay is a floral fragrance for women that blends black currant, rose, and vanilla notes. Launched in 2011, this scent offers an easygoing, approachable profile that works well for casual daytime wear. It feels clean and modern on the skin, providing a pleasant, non-intrusive character that is well-sui…

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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 Chic?

Chic takes 3 of 5 categories. Cereus No.12 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Chic is rated 3.45/5 from 133 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 Chic for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.12 or Chic?

Chic lasts longest (Chic 70/100, Cereus No.12 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.12 or Chic?

Chic projects furthest (Chic 56/100, Cereus No.12 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.12 and Chic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Vanille.

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

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

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

Cereus No.12 has top notes of Black Currant and Watermelon, heart notes of Peach Blossom, a base of Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood. Chic has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Vanille, Heliotrope and Sandalwood.