Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.12 vs Gentle Camelia

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Cereus No.12

Cereus

4.2516 votes

Rank #20,683 FruityVanilla

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Gentle Camelia

Atkinsons

4.2015 votes

Rank #36,077 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cereus No.12
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Gentle Camelia
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cereus No.122/4

Gentle Camelia2/4

Ratings & consensus: Cereus No.12
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gentle Camelia
Sillage & projection: Gentle Camelia
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

Gentle CameliaAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

4.20/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 5%Want 76%

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

27%Love

67%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGentle Camelia

SillageGentle Camelia

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%

floral100%

powdery90%

aquatic80%

ozonic70%

violet60%

musky50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both floral, ozonic and 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

Black CurrantWatermelonBergamot

Heart

LotusCameliaViolet

Base

MuskHeliotropeWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant and Watermelon. 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

Summer57

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#36,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Gentle Camelia is a soft floral with a watery, powdery feel from the start. Black currant and watermelon give the opening a light fruity freshness, then camellia, lotus, and violet take over with a clean, delicate heart. As it settles, musk, heliotrope, and gentle woods keep it smooth and feminine rather than loud. It…

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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 Gentle Camelia?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cereus No.12 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Gentle Camelia is rated 4.20/5 from 15 votes. Choose Cereus No.12 for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gentle Camelia for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.12 or Gentle Camelia?

Gentle Camelia lasts longest (Gentle Camelia 60/100, Cereus No.12 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.12 or Gentle Camelia?

Gentle Camelia projects furthest (Gentle Camelia 54/100, Cereus No.12 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.12 and Gentle Camelia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, ozonic and aquatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Watermelon.

Is Cereus No.12 or Gentle Camelia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cereus No.12 and Gentle Camelia?

Cereus No.12 has top notes of Black Currant and Watermelon, heart notes of Peach Blossom, a base of Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood. Gentle Camelia has top notes of Black Currant, Watermelon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lotus, Camelia and Violet, a base of Musk, Heliotrope and Woodsy Notes.