Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 14 vs Seljuk

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cereus No. 14

Cereus

4.1031 votes

Rank #17,378 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Seljuk

Osmassino

3.7218 votes

Rank #55,004 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No. 14 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cereus No. 14
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Seljuk
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cereus No. 144/5

Seljuk1/5

Ratings & consensus: Cereus No. 14
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Seljuk
Sillage & projection: Cereus No. 14
Value for money: Cereus No. 14
Versatility: Not scored
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

SeljukOsmassino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

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

39%Love

17%Like

28%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySeljuk

SillageCereus No. 14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCereus No. 14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

iris77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%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

Black CherryClary SageViolet LeafMateNeroliGrapefruitBergamotMandarin

Heart

Orris RootPapyrusJasmineTobacco

Base

LeatherAmberCashmere WoodVetiverMuskTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf 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

Spring20

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men45

Unisex45

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#55,004

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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Osmassino Seljuk opens with a sharp burst of black cherry, bergamot, and bitter mate tea before turning noticeably dry and textured. As the top notes settle, powdery orris root and papyrus join a heavy tobacco leaf accord, stripping away initial fruitiness. The dry down relies on dark leather, cashmeran, and labdanum,…

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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 Seljuk?

Cereus No. 14 takes 4 of 5 categories. Cereus No. 14 is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Seljuk is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes. Choose Cereus No. 14 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Seljuk for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 14 or Seljuk?

Seljuk lasts longest (Seljuk 70/100, Cereus No. 14 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 14 or Seljuk?

Projection is very close: Cereus No. 14 56/100, Seljuk 54/100 for sillage.

Do Cereus No. 14 and Seljuk smell similar?

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

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

Cereus No. 14 suits evening wear; Seljuk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Seljuk has top notes of Black Cherry, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Mate, heart notes of Orris Root, Papyrus, Jasmine and Tobacco, a base of Leather, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.