Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 14 vs Parampara Peepshow

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cereus No. 14

Cereus

4.1031 votes

Rank #17,378 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Parampara Peepshow

Neotantric

3.8642 votes

Rank #26,284 CitrusWoody

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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Parampara Peepshow
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cereus No. 144/7

Parampara Peepshow3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cereus No. 14
Community sentiment: Cereus No. 14
Longevity: Parampara Peepshow
Sillage & projection: Parampara Peepshow
Value for money: Cereus No. 14
Versatility: Parampara Peepshow
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

Parampara PeepshowNeotantric

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

3.86/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 62%

Category winnerCereus No. 14Rating 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

17%Love

64%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerCereus No. 14Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityParampara Peepshow

SillageParampara Peepshow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCereus No. 14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

amber69%

musky61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

EucalyptusGrapefruitLemonBergamotOrangeTangerinePineappleApple

Heart

CarawayLavenderLabdanumRosemaryLitsea Cubeba

Base

LeatherAmberGuaiac WoodVanillaCedarMusk

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

Spring100

Summer63

Fall88

Winter50

Day100

Night91

Category winnerParampara PeepshowMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#26,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Parampara Peepshow opens with a bright citrus rush sharpened by eucalyptus, then settles into cedar, herbs and a soft ambered base. On skin, the leather reads light rather than heavy. It suits someone who wants a fresh woody masculine scent with a slightly old-school aromatic feel, not a loud statement fragrance. Samp…

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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 Parampara Peepshow?

Cereus No. 14 takes 4 of 7 categories. Cereus No. 14 is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Parampara Peepshow is rated 3.86/5 from 42 votes. Choose Cereus No. 14 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Parampara Peepshow for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 14 or Parampara Peepshow?

Parampara Peepshow lasts longest (Parampara Peepshow 63/100, Cereus No. 14 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 14 or Parampara Peepshow?

Parampara Peepshow projects furthest (Parampara Peepshow 60/100, Cereus No. 14 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 14 and Parampara Peepshow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amber, Rosemary and Guaiac Wood.

Is Cereus No. 14 or Parampara Peepshow better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cereus No. 14 and Parampara Peepshow?

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. Parampara Peepshow has top notes of Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Caraway, Lavender, Labdanum and Rosemary, a base of Leather, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla.