Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 6 vs Colonia

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Cereus No. 6

Cereus

4.003 votes

Rank #60,335 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Colonia

Bocca Felice

—0 votes

Rank #70,598 LavenderWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No. 6 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Cereus No. 6
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Colonia
Choose it for a lavender and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cereus No. 61/1

Colonia0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cereus No. 6

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 6Cereus

ColoniaBocca Felice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

lavender100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match38%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

GrapefruitCardamomCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

Lavender

Base

Haitian VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliLicoriceAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

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#70,598

PerfumerJimmy Anton Studer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCereus No. 6Higher 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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Colonia by Bocca Felice opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit immediately softened by warm cinnamon and cracked nutmeg. As the bright citrus recedes, clean lavender emerges to balance the spicy top, keeping the composition fresh rather than culinary. The base gradually shifts into dark Haitian vetiver, creamy …

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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.

Do Cereus No. 6 and Colonia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% 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 Colonia better for summer or winter?

Cereus No. 6 suits daytime wear; Colonia suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 6 and Colonia?

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. Colonia has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Licorice.