Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 6 vs Agarwood 45

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 6

Cereus

4.003 votes

Rank #60,335 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Agarwood 45

Viking

4.001 votes

Rank #59,207 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agarwood 45 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cereus No. 6
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Agarwood 45
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cereus No. 60/4

Agarwood 454/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Agarwood 45
Sillage & projection: Agarwood 45
Value for money: Agarwood 45
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Agarwood 45

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 6Cereus

Agarwood 45Viking

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAgarwood 45

SillageAgarwood 45

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAgarwood 45Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FennelBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomQuinceLicoriceLady Slipper Orchid

Base5-7 hrs

Haitian VetiverAmberCedar

Top

NutmegCinnamonCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

AgarwoodLavender

Base

PatchouliSandalLicoriceAmberHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Licorice, Haitian Vetiver and Amber. Durations are only published for Cereus No. 6, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 38%Work 37%Date 16%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,207

PerfumerJuliana Bombarda

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAgarwood 45Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No. 6 opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter bergamot before crisp green fennel cuts through the citrus fog. The first three minutes carry a noticeable alcohol lift. Soon after, cool crushed cardamom and dry quince flesh appear, supported by a gentle ribbon of dark licorice and soft lady slipper orchid. I…

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Agarwood 45 by Viking opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit coupled with the warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, the scent develops into a clean lavender and dry agarwood heart on the skin. The base grounds the composition with earthy Haitian vetiver, sweet licorice, and warm amber. Th…

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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. 6 or Agarwood 45?

Agarwood 45 takes 4 of 4 categories. Cereus No. 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Agarwood 45 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cereus No. 6 for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Agarwood 45 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 6 or Agarwood 45?

Agarwood 45 lasts longest (Agarwood 45 70/100, Cereus No. 6 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 6 or Agarwood 45?

Agarwood 45 projects furthest (Agarwood 45 50/100, Cereus No. 6 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 6 and Agarwood 45 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Licorice, Haitian Vetiver and Amber.

Is Cereus No. 6 or Agarwood 45 better for summer or winter?

Cereus No. 6 suits daytime wear; Agarwood 45 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 6 and Agarwood 45?

Cereus No. 6 has top notes of Fennel, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Quince, Licorice and Lady Slipper Orchid, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Amber and Cedar. Agarwood 45 has top notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Agarwood and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Sandal, Licorice and Amber.