Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 14 vs Arrakis

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 309 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 14

Cereus

4.1031 votes

Rank #17,378 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Arrakis

Tiziana Terenzi

4.35278 votes

Rank #2,838 Warm SpicyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arrakis takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cereus No. 14
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Arrakis
Choose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Cereus No. 142/7

Arrakis5/7

Ratings & consensus: Arrakis
Community sentiment: Arrakis
Longevity: Arrakis
Sillage & projection: Arrakis
Value for money: Cereus No. 14
Versatility: Cereus No. 14
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arrakis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 14Cereus

ArrakisTiziana Terenzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

4.35/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerArrakisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

55%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

278 votes

Category winnerArrakisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityArrakis

SillageArrakis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCereus No. 14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

amber69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

tobacco92%

woody84%

sweet77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitClary SageTarragon

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet LeafAmberCognacRosemary

Base5-7 hrs

Guaiac WoodMusk

Top

Spicy NotesOsmanthusSaffronCitrusesRosemaryThymeGrapefruit

Heart

TobaccoGuaiac WoodPatchouliVetiver

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Amber, Rosemary and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Cereus No. 14, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer38

Fall85

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring60

Summer12

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerCereus No. 14Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 19%Party 10%

Men35

Unisex51

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#2,838

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerArrakisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No. 14 opens with a crisp burst of bitter grapefruit rind tangled with clary sage and herbal tarragon. It quickly trades its sharp citrus flash for an ozonic heart of green violet leaf, warm amber, and a splash of mellow cognac. The finish rests on dry guaiac wood and clean laundry musk that hugs the chest. Th…

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Tiziana Terenzi Arrakis opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and herbal thyme, but this initial freshness quickly yields to a heavy, warm core of saffron and dry tobacco. As the fragrance settles on the skin, patchouli and guaiac wood create a dark, woody structure, while tonka bean adds a light sweetness that prev…

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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. 14 or Arrakis?

Arrakis takes 5 of 7 categories. Cereus No. 14 is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Arrakis is rated 4.35/5 from 278 votes. Choose Cereus No. 14 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Arrakis for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 14 or Arrakis?

Arrakis lasts longest (Arrakis 78/100, Cereus No. 14 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 14 or Arrakis?

Arrakis projects furthest (Arrakis 71/100, Cereus No. 14 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 14 and Arrakis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amber, Rosemary and Guaiac Wood.

Is Cereus No. 14 or Arrakis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cereus No. 14 is the stronger pick. For winter, Cereus No. 14 is the stronger pick. Cereus No. 14 suits evening wear; Arrakis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 14 and Arrakis?

Cereus No. 14 has top notes of Grapefruit, Clary Sage and Tarragon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Amber, Cognac and Rosemary, a base of Guaiac Wood and Musk. Arrakis has top notes of Spicy Notes, Osmanthus, Saffron and Citruses, heart notes of Tobacco, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.