Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 6 vs Ete Sauvage Elixir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 6

Cereus

4.003 votes

Rank #60,335 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ete Sauvage Elixir

Alexandria Fragrances

4.3034 votes

Rank #4,343 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ete Sauvage Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cereus No. 6
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ete Sauvage Elixir
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

Ete Sauvage Elixir4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 6Cereus

Ete Sauvage ElixirAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

4.30/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 60%Had 4%Want 36%

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

64%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEte Sauvage Elixir

SillageEte Sauvage Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value72

Category winnerEte Sauvage ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match39%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

Lavender

Base

LicoriceSandalwoodAmberPatchouliHaitian 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

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

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

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerEte Sauvage ElixirHigher 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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Ete Sauvage Elixir is a warm, spicy woody aromatic built around cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg and grapefruit, with lavender smoothing the centre and a darker base of licorice, amber, sandalwood, patchouli and vetiver. It reads bold, dense and masculine-leaning, with strong projection and very long wear, so it suits cool …

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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 Ete Sauvage Elixir?

Ete Sauvage Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Cereus No. 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Ete Sauvage Elixir is rated 4.30/5 from 34 votes. Choose Cereus No. 6 for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ete Sauvage Elixir 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 Ete Sauvage Elixir?

Ete Sauvage Elixir lasts longest (Ete Sauvage Elixir 91/100, Cereus No. 6 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 6 or Ete Sauvage Elixir?

Ete Sauvage Elixir projects furthest (Ete Sauvage Elixir 86/100, Cereus No. 6 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 6 and Ete Sauvage Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% 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 Ete Sauvage Elixir better for summer or winter?

Cereus No. 6 suits daytime wear; Ete Sauvage Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 6 and Ete Sauvage Elixir?

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. Ete Sauvage Elixir has top notes of Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Licorice, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.