Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 14 vs Vetiver Brasil

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 14

Cereus

4.1031 votes

Rank #17,378 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Vetiver Brasil

O Boticário

4.3839 votes

Rank #30,144 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Brasil takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cereus No. 14
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vetiver Brasil
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cereus No. 143/7

Vetiver Brasil4/7

Ratings & consensus: Vetiver Brasil
Community sentiment: Vetiver Brasil
Longevity: Vetiver Brasil
Sillage & projection: Vetiver Brasil
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

Vetiver BrasilO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

4.38/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 15%Had 49%Want 36%

Category winnerVetiver BrasilRating 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

51%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerVetiver BrasilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Brasil

SillageVetiver Brasil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value57

Category winnerCereus No. 14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

citrus72%

amber58%

earthy44%

musky30%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

Amalfi LemonTarragonGrapefruitBergamotSageMandarin Orange

Heart

Guaiac WoodApple TreeCashmere WoodCardamom

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarFrench labdanumMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tarragon, Amber 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

Spring87

Summer13

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night75

Category winnerCereus No. 14Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men88

Unisex0

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#30,144

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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O Boticário Vetiver Brasil takes earthy, dry roots and brightens them with a brisk blast of sunshine. The fragrance opens with sharp Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and green herbal sage before settling into a warm heart of cashmere wood and apple tree. At its foundation, dry Brazilian vetiver joins crisp Virginia ce…

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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 Vetiver Brasil?

Vetiver Brasil takes 4 of 7 categories. Cereus No. 14 is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Vetiver Brasil is rated 4.38/5 from 39 votes. Choose Cereus No. 14 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vetiver Brasil for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 14 or Vetiver Brasil?

Vetiver Brasil lasts longest (Vetiver Brasil 58/100, Cereus No. 14 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 14 or Vetiver Brasil?

Vetiver Brasil projects furthest (Vetiver Brasil 59/100, Cereus No. 14 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 14 and Vetiver Brasil smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tarragon, Amber and Guaiac Wood.

Is Cereus No. 14 or Vetiver Brasil 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; Vetiver Brasil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 14 and Vetiver Brasil?

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. Vetiver Brasil has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Apple Tree, Cashmere Wood and Cardamom, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, French labdanum and Musk.