Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.3 vs Hamlet

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cereus No.3

Cereus

3.6929 votes

Rank #21,914 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Hamlet

Carla Fracci

3.49127 votes

Rank #36,944 FreshWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No.3 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cereus No.3
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hamlet
Choose it for a fresh and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cereus No.34/7

Hamlet3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cereus No.3
Community sentiment: Cereus No.3
Longevity: Hamlet
Sillage & projection: Hamlet
Value for money: Cereus No.3
Versatility: Hamlet
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cereus No.3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.3Cereus

HamletCarla Fracci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 47%Had 20%Want 33%

3.49/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerCereus No.3Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

16%Love

48%Like

6%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerCereus No.3Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityHamlet

SillageHamlet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value46

Category winnerCereus No.3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

rose48%

musky30%

fresh100%

woody92%

aquatic84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaPeonyJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

Musk

Top

Water NotesPearCitruses

Heart

PepperPeonyMagnolia

Base

Guaiac WoodSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Magnolia and Peony. Durations are only published for Cereus No.3, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Spring43

Summer76

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night71

Category winnerHamletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Men36

Unisex36

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#36,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCereus No.3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No.3 delivers an energetic splash of sharp citruses that quickly broadens into a lush bouquet of magnolia, pink peony, and clean jasmine. The first spritz greets you with an intense burst of tart lemon and grapefruit zest before calming down into dewy floral petals. It is crisp, feminine, and undeniably sunny. …

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Hamlet by Carla Fracci is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women. Hamlet was launched in 2009. Top notes are Water Notes, Pear and Citruses; middle notes are Pepper, Peony and Magnolia; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Amber. It opens with Water Notes, Pear. The heart moves into Pepper, Peony. In the dry-down…

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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.3 or Hamlet?

Cereus No.3 takes 4 of 7 categories. Cereus No.3 is rated 3.69/5 from 29 votes; Hamlet is rated 3.49/5 from 127 votes. Choose Cereus No.3 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hamlet for a fresh and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.3 or Hamlet?

Hamlet lasts longest (Hamlet 59/100, Cereus No.3 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.3 or Hamlet?

Hamlet projects furthest (Hamlet 61/100, Cereus No.3 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.3 and Hamlet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Magnolia and Peony.

Is Cereus No.3 or Hamlet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cereus No.3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Hamlet is the stronger pick. Cereus No.3 suits daytime wear; Hamlet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No.3 and Hamlet?

Cereus No.3 has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Musk. Hamlet has top notes of Water Notes, Pear and Citruses, heart notes of Pepper, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Amber.