Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.3 vs The Queen of Spades Classic

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

Cereus No.3

Cereus

3.6929 votes

Rank #21,914 FloralCitrus

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57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

The Queen of Spades Classic

Brocard

3.3083 votes

Rank #28,878 FloralWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Queen of Spades Classic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cereus No.3
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Queen of Spades Classic
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cereus No.33/7

The Queen of Spades Classic4/7

Ratings & consensus: Cereus No.3
Community sentiment: Cereus No.3
Longevity: The Queen of Spades Classic
Sillage & projection: The Queen of Spades Classic
Value for money: The Queen of Spades Classic
Versatility: The Queen of Spades Classic
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

The Queen of Spades ClassicBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 47%Had 20%Want 33%

3.30/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 41%Had 22%Want 37%

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

10%Love

48%Like

8%Ok

30%Dislike

4%Hate

83 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityThe Queen of Spades Classic

SillageThe Queen of Spades Classic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value68

Category winnerThe Queen of Spades ClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

rose48%

musky30%

floral100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match57%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

MelonMagnoliaCitruses

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineViolet

Base

Woody NotesMuskOrchid

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Magnolia, 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

Spring100

Summer42

Fall79

Winter58

Day100

Night44

Category winnerThe Queen of Spades ClassicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#28,878

PerfumerSylvie Fischer

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Brocard launched The Queen of Spades Classic in 2015 as a light floral woody musk composed by perfumer Sylvie Fischer. It opens with juicy melon, crisp citruses, and soft magnolia before revealing a green heart of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and powder-dusted violet. Clean musk and subtle woody notes ground the base,…

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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 The Queen of Spades Classic?

The Queen of Spades Classic takes 4 of 7 categories. Cereus No.3 is rated 3.69/5 from 29 votes; The Queen of Spades Classic is rated 3.30/5 from 83 votes. Choose Cereus No.3 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Queen of Spades Classic for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.3 or The Queen of Spades Classic?

The Queen of Spades Classic lasts longest (The Queen of Spades Classic 65/100, Cereus No.3 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.3 or The Queen of Spades Classic?

The Queen of Spades Classic projects furthest (The Queen of Spades Classic 64/100, Cereus No.3 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.3 and The Queen of Spades Classic smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Magnolia, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Cereus No.3 or The Queen of Spades Classic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cereus No.3 is the stronger pick. For winter, The Queen of Spades Classic is the stronger pick. Cereus No.3 suits daytime wear; The Queen of Spades Classic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No.3 and The Queen of Spades Classic?

Cereus No.3 has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Musk. The Queen of Spades Classic has top notes of Melon, Magnolia and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Woody Notes, Musk and Orchid.