Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.12 vs Oath for Him

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cereus No.12

Cereus

4.2516 votes

Rank #20,683 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Oath for Him

Ajmal

3.8526 votes

Rank #36,440 WoodyEarthy

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.
Oath for Him
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cereus No.123/5

Oath for Him2/5

Ratings & consensus: Cereus No.12
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oath for Him
Sillage & projection: Oath for Him
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

Oath for HimAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

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

19%Love

54%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOath for Him

SillageOath for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value68

Category winnerCereus No.12Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla90%

floral80%

ozonic70%

woody60%

aquatic50%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both 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

WatermelonOrangeLemonBergamotBlack CurrantPlumApple

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumIrisRose

Base

MuskOakmossPatchouliVetiverCedarAmber

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

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,683

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#36,440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Ajmal Oath for Him is a bright, fruity citrus opening that quickly shifts into a cleaner, aromatic heart and a woody, earthy base. The top reads like mixed fruit with lemon and bergamot sparkle, then lavender and soft florals smooth it out. As it dries down, musk, oakmoss, patchouli and cedar take over, giving it a mo…

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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 Oath for Him?

Cereus No.12 takes 3 of 5 categories. Cereus No.12 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Oath for Him is rated 3.85/5 from 26 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 Oath for Him for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.12 or Oath for Him?

Oath for Him lasts longest (Oath for Him 58/100, Cereus No.12 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.12 or Oath for Him?

Oath for Him projects furthest (Oath for Him 51/100, Cereus No.12 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.12 and Oath for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Watermelon.

Is Cereus No.12 or Oath for Him better for summer or winter?

Cereus No.12 suits daytime wear; Oath for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No.12 and Oath for Him?

Cereus No.12 has top notes of Black Currant and Watermelon, heart notes of Peach Blossom, a base of Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood. Oath for Him has top notes of Watermelon, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Iris, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver.