Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 6 vs Matchbox Romance

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 41 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 6

Cereus

4.003 votes

Rank #60,382 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Matchbox Romance

Binaurale

4.0538 votes

Rank #20,189 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matchbox Romance takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cereus No. 6
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Matchbox Romance
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cereus No. 61/4

Matchbox Romance2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 6Cereus

Matchbox RomanceBinaurale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

4.05/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

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

37%Love

45%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMatchbox Romance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value52

Category winnerCereus No. 6Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic90%

tobacco80%

rose70%

vanilla60%

floral50%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic and floral

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

Cinnamon LeafCardamomFennel

Heart

Rose de MaiVanillaCarnation

Base

Tobacco LeafOlibanumHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesFennel, Cardamom 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

Spring57

Summer36

Fall100

Winter86

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

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

Men20

Unisex35

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,189

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMatchbox RomanceHigher 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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Matchbox Romance smells warm, spicy, smoky and floral, with cinnamon leaf and cardamom lighting up first before rose, carnation and vanilla soften the center. Reviewers describe it as fun, addictive and unusual, with a sticky tobacco sweetness that keeps the warmth from feeling generic. It suits people who like autumn…

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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 Matchbox Romance?

Matchbox Romance takes 2 of 4 categories. Cereus No. 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Matchbox Romance is rated 4.05/5 from 38 votes. Choose Cereus No. 6 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Matchbox Romance for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 6 or Matchbox Romance?

They last about the same: Cereus No. 6 60/100, Matchbox Romance 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 6 or Matchbox Romance?

Matchbox Romance projects furthest (Matchbox Romance 52/100, Cereus No. 6 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 6 and Matchbox Romance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Fennel, Cardamom and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Cereus No. 6 or Matchbox Romance better for summer or winter?

Cereus No. 6 suits daytime wear; Matchbox Romance suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 6 and Matchbox Romance?

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. Matchbox Romance has top notes of Cinnamon Leaf, Cardamom and Fennel, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Vanilla and Carnation, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Olibanum and Haitian Vetiver.