Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.12 vs Soulgasm

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

Cereus No.12

Cereus

4.2516 votes

Rank #20,697 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Soulgasm

Sasha Varon

4.254 votes

Rank #53,426 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Soulgasm takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Cereus No.121/3

Soulgasm2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Soulgasm
Sillage & projection: Soulgasm
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

SoulgasmSasha Varon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySoulgasm

SillageSoulgasm

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%

fruity100%

white floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, vanilla and 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

FreesiaPeachBlack CurrantPear

Heart

Woodsy NotesJasmineLily

Base

MuskAmberVanille

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

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#20,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#53,426

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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Soulgasm is a sweet, fruity floral with a glossy peach and pear opening, a hint of tart black currant, and soft white florals underneath. As it settles, warm amber and clean musk take over, with a vanilla idea that some wearers barely notice. It wears in a youthful, Escada style direction, more playful than “sultry”, …

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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 Soulgasm?

Soulgasm takes 2 of 3 categories. Cereus No.12 is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Soulgasm is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cereus No.12 for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Soulgasm for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.12 or Soulgasm?

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

Which projects more, Cereus No.12 or Soulgasm?

Soulgasm projects furthest (Soulgasm 50/100, Cereus No.12 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.12 and Soulgasm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Vanille.

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

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

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

Cereus No.12 has top notes of Black Currant and Watermelon, heart notes of Peach Blossom, a base of Vanille and Brazilian Rosewood. Soulgasm has top notes of Freesia, Peach, Black Currant and Pear, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.