Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.3 vs Holiday

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cereus No.3

Cereus

3.6929 votes

Rank #21,914 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Holiday

Shirley May

3.679 votes

Rank #55,027 FruityFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No.3 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Cereus No.3
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Holiday
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Cereus No.33/3

Holiday0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cereus No.3
Sillage & projection: Cereus No.3
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

HolidayShirley May

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 47%Had 20%Want 33%

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 41%Had 18%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

11%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCereus No.3

SillageCereus No.3

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

rose48%

musky30%

fruity100%

fresh92%

sweet84%

tropical77%

ozonic69%

aquatic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fresh

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

PassionfruitWatermelonRed BerriesMangoCitruses

Heart

VioletCyclamenPeonyJasmine

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Peony, Jasmine and Musk. 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

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#55,027

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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Shirley May Holiday is a light, breezy scent that channels the easygoing energy of a tropical beach getaway. It opens with a splash of sweet mango and juicy watermelon, immediately establishing a bright, sun-drenched mood. As it develops on the skin, the initial fruitiness yields to a soft floral heart of violet and c…

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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 Holiday?

Cereus No.3 takes 3 of 3 categories. Cereus No.3 is rated 3.69/5 from 29 votes; Holiday is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Cereus No.3 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Holiday for a fruity and fresh character. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.3 or Holiday?

Cereus No.3 lasts longest (Cereus No.3 53/100, Holiday 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.3 or Holiday?

Cereus No.3 projects furthest (Cereus No.3 56/100, Holiday 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.3 and Holiday smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Peony, Jasmine and Musk.

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

Cereus No.3 suits daytime wear; Holiday suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Cereus No.3 has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Musk. Holiday has top notes of Passionfruit, Watermelon, Red Berries and Mango, heart notes of Violet, Cyclamen, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Musk.