Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.12 vs Jaguar Fresh Woman

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cereus No.12

Cereus

4.2516 votes

Rank #20,683 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Jaguar Fresh Woman

Jaguar

3.6571 votes

Rank #21,214 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No.12 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cereus No.12
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jaguar Fresh Woman
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cereus No.123/5

Jaguar Fresh Woman2/5

Ratings & consensus: Cereus No.12
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Jaguar Fresh Woman
Sillage & projection: Jaguar Fresh Woman
Value for money: Cereus No.12
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

Jaguar Fresh WomanJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.65/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 19%Had 19%Want 62%

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

20%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityJaguar Fresh Woman

SillageJaguar Fresh Woman

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%

aromatic100%

green92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

aquatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fruity 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

Amalfi LemonMintWatermelonPineappleBlack CurrantPearBlackberry

Heart

Sea NotesIvyTomato LeafLily-of-the-ValleyLilyViolet

Base

MuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Watermelon 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

Spring54

Summer100

Fall29

Winter17

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#21,214

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Jaguar Fresh Woman is a sharp, citrus-forward floral aquatic fragrance launched in 2006. It balances Amalfi lemon, mint, and watermelon with a heart of sea notes and ivy. Designed as a crisp option for warm weather, this scent leans toward a sporty, minimalist profile suitable for daily wear during humid summer aftern…

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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 Jaguar Fresh Woman?

Cereus No.12 takes 3 of 5 categories. Cereus No.12 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Jaguar Fresh Woman is rated 3.65/5 from 71 votes. Choose Cereus No.12 for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jaguar Fresh Woman for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.12 or Jaguar Fresh Woman?

Jaguar Fresh Woman lasts longest (Jaguar Fresh Woman 61/100, Cereus No.12 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.12 or Jaguar Fresh Woman?

Jaguar Fresh Woman projects furthest (Jaguar Fresh Woman 58/100, Cereus No.12 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.12 and Jaguar Fresh Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aquatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Watermelon and Vanille.

Is Cereus No.12 or Jaguar Fresh Woman better for summer or winter?

Cereus No.12 suits daytime wear; Jaguar Fresh Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No.12 and Jaguar Fresh Woman?

Cereus No.12 has top notes of Black Currant and Watermelon, heart notes of Peach Blossom, a base of Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood. Jaguar Fresh Woman has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Watermelon and Pineapple, heart notes of Sea Notes, Ivy, Tomato Leaf and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.