Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 14 vs Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 998 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cereus No. 14

Cereus

4.1031 votes

Rank #17,378 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Tom Ford

4.16967 votes

Rank #25,171 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No. 14 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cereus No. 14
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Cereus No. 144/7

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 14Cereus

Mandarino di Amalfi AcquaTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

4.16/ 5 · 967 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaRating 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

43%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

967 votes

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMandarino di Amalfi Acqua

SillageCereus No. 14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value29

Category winnerCereus No. 14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

amber69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

white floral30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

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

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMintBergamotTarragonBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomLemon Leaf OilBasilClary SageWildflowersThymeJasmineShiso

Base

MuskVetiverCivetLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Clary Sage, Tarragon and Amber. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCereus No. 14Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#25,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCereus No. 14Higher 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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Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua opens with a sharp splash of cold mandarin orange and bitter grapefruit. Shiso leaf and wild mint add a cooling herbal bite that cuts through the summer heat. As the scent settles on skin, orange blossom and clary sage bring a soft, clean soapiness that feels like fresh linen. Vetive…

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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 Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Cereus No. 14 takes 4 of 7 categories. Cereus No. 14 is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes. Choose Cereus No. 14 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 14 or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

They last about the same: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100, Cereus No. 14 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 14 or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Cereus No. 14 projects furthest (Cereus No. 14 56/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 14 and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Tarragon and Amber.

Is Cereus No. 14 or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 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. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 14 and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

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. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lemon Leaf Oil, Basil and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Civet and Labdanum.