Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.3 vs Mon Paris Parfum Floral

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 577 ratings analysed

Cereus No.3

Cereus

3.6929 votes

Rank #21,914 FloralCitrus

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65%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Mon Paris Parfum Floral

Yves Saint Laurent

3.87548 votes

Rank #6,031 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Paris Parfum Floral takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cereus No.3
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mon Paris Parfum Floral
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Cereus No.31/7

Mon Paris Parfum Floral6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.3Cereus

Mon Paris Parfum FloralYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 47%Had 20%Want 33%

3.87/ 5 · 548 votes

Have 50%Had 22%Want 28%

Category winnerMon Paris Parfum FloralRating 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

27%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

548 votes

Category winnerMon Paris Parfum FloralMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMon Paris Parfum Floral

SillageMon Paris Parfum Floral

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value41

Category winnerCereus No.3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

rose48%

musky30%

floral100%

white floral92%

rose84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

musky61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both floral, citrus and 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

PeachCitruses

Heart

PeonyWhite RoseDaturaMagnoliaOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac

Base

MuskPatchouliCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Magnolia, Peony 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

Spring100

Summer77

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMon Paris Parfum FloralMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

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

Men1

Unisex1

Women99

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#6,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerMon Paris Parfum FloralHigher 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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Mon Paris Parfum Floral by Yves Saint Laurent is an airy, bright floral fruity fragrance centered on dewy petals and sun-ripened fruit. It opens with a splash of sweet peach and sparkling citruses that instantly lifts the mood. As the opening settles, a lush bouquet of blooming peony, crisp white rose, magnolia, and d…

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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 Mon Paris Parfum Floral?

Mon Paris Parfum Floral takes 6 of 7 categories. Cereus No.3 is rated 3.69/5 from 29 votes; Mon Paris Parfum Floral is rated 3.87/5 from 548 votes. Choose Cereus No.3 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mon Paris Parfum Floral for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.3 or Mon Paris Parfum Floral?

Mon Paris Parfum Floral lasts longest (Mon Paris Parfum Floral 62/100, Cereus No.3 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.3 or Mon Paris Parfum Floral?

Mon Paris Parfum Floral projects furthest (Mon Paris Parfum Floral 62/100, Cereus No.3 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.3 and Mon Paris Parfum Floral smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Magnolia, Peony and Musk.

Is Cereus No.3 or Mon Paris Parfum Floral better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cereus No.3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Mon Paris Parfum Floral is the stronger pick. Cereus No.3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No.3 and Mon Paris Parfum Floral?

Cereus No.3 has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Musk. Mon Paris Parfum Floral has top notes of Peach and Citruses, heart notes of Peony, White Rose, Datura and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Cashmere Wood.