Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 6 vs Kings & Queens Elixir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 6

Cereus

4.003 votes

Rank #60,335 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Kings & Queens Elixir

Amaran

3.9122 votes

Rank #28,620 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kings & Queens Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cereus No. 6
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kings & Queens Elixir
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cereus No. 60/4

Kings & Queens Elixir4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 6Cereus

Kings & Queens ElixirAmaran

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 52%Had 9%Want 39%

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

50%Love

18%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKings & Queens Elixir

SillageKings & Queens Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value94

Category winnerKings & Queens ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

citrus61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

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

CinnamonNutmegCardamomBergamot

Heart

LavenderGrapefruit

Base

SandalwoodLicoricePatchouliHaitian VetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Licorice and Haitian Vetiver. 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

Spring65

Summer65

Fall88

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

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

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,620

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKings & Queens 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…

Reviews →

Kings & Queens Elixir by Amaran is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Kings & Queens Elixir was launched in 2023. Top notes are Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Bergamot; middle notes are Lavender and Grapefruit; base notes are Sandalwood, Licorice, Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver and Amber.

Reviews →

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 Kings & Queens Elixir?

Kings & Queens Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Cereus No. 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Kings & Queens Elixir is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes. Choose Cereus No. 6 for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Kings & Queens Elixir for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 6 or Kings & Queens Elixir?

Kings & Queens Elixir lasts longest (Kings & Queens Elixir 87/100, Cereus No. 6 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 6 or Kings & Queens Elixir?

Kings & Queens Elixir projects furthest (Kings & Queens Elixir 84/100, Cereus No. 6 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 6 and Kings & Queens Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Licorice and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Cereus No. 6 or Kings & Queens Elixir better for summer or winter?

Cereus No. 6 suits daytime wear; Kings & Queens Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 6 and Kings & Queens 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. Kings & Queens Elixir has top notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Grapefruit, a base of Sandalwood, Licorice, Patchouli and Haitian Vetiver.