Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 14 vs Xtreme

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cereus No. 14

Cereus

4.1031 votes

Rank #17,378 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Xtreme

O Boticário

3.4199 votes

Rank #21,134 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No. 14 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cereus No. 14
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Xtreme
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Cereus No. 146/7

Xtreme1/7

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

XtremeO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 41%

3.41/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 21%Had 75%Want 4%

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

12%Love

46%Like

13%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity37

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityCereus No. 14

SillageCereus No. 14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value68

Category winnerXtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

amber69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both 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

Green NotesAmalfi LemonGrapefruitPineappleBergamot

Heart

LavenderRosemaryTarragonFreesiaMagnoliaGeranium

Base

MuskOakmossAmberTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tarragon, Amber and Rosemary. 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

Spring70

Summer100

Fall0

Winter4

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%

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#21,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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…

Reviews →

Xtreme by O Boticário is a bright, easygoing aromatic citrus fragrance that kicks off with a sharp splash of Amalfi lemon, juicy grapefruit, and crisp green leaves. As the sunny opening settles, clean lavender and light herbal rosemary soften the citrus punch, blending into a warm background of cedar-like sandalwood a…

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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 Xtreme?

Cereus No. 14 takes 6 of 7 categories. Cereus No. 14 is rated 4.10/5 from 31 votes; Xtreme is rated 3.41/5 from 99 votes. Choose Cereus No. 14 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Xtreme for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 14 or Xtreme?

Cereus No. 14 lasts longest (Cereus No. 14 55/100, Xtreme 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 14 or Xtreme?

Cereus No. 14 projects furthest (Cereus No. 14 56/100, Xtreme 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 14 and Xtreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tarragon, Amber and Rosemary.

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

For summer, Xtreme 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 Xtreme?

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. Xtreme has top notes of Green Notes, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Tarragon and Freesia, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Amber and Tonka Bean.