Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 14 vs Pure Crystal

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 14

Cereus

4.1031 votes

Rank #17,378 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pure Crystal

Lattafa Perfumes

4.1753 votes

Rank #8,150 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Crystal takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cereus No. 14
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pure Crystal
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cereus No. 142/7

Pure Crystal5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 14Cereus

Pure CrystalLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

4.17/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerPure CrystalRating 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

64%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPure Crystal

SillagePure Crystal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value74

Category winnerPure CrystalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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

Red BerriesCinnamonBitter OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CognacGingerClary Sage

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouliCardamomVetiver

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Clary Sage, Amber and Cognac. 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

Spring36

Summer18

Fall77

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerCereus No. 14Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men34

Unisex37

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#8,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerPure CrystalHigher 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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Pure Crystal by Lattafa is a modern citrus aromatic scent that balances bright top notes of bergamot and bitter orange with a heart of cognac and ginger. As it settles, notes of amber, sandalwood, and vanilla create a warm base that performs well in cooler weather. This unisex release offers an approachable, versatile…

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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 Pure Crystal?

Pure Crystal takes 5 of 7 categories. Cereus No. 14 is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Pure Crystal is rated 4.17/5 from 53 votes. Choose Cereus No. 14 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pure Crystal for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 14 or Pure Crystal?

Pure Crystal lasts longest (Pure Crystal 73/100, Cereus No. 14 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 14 or Pure Crystal?

Pure Crystal projects furthest (Pure Crystal 66/100, Cereus No. 14 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 14 and Pure Crystal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Clary Sage, Amber and Cognac.

Is Cereus No. 14 or Pure Crystal 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; Pure Crystal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 14 and Pure Crystal?

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. Pure Crystal has top notes of Red Berries, Cinnamon, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cognac, Ginger and Clary Sage, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.