Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 6 vs Oud Ombre

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 6

Cereus

4.003 votes

Rank #60,335 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Oud Ombre

Adyan by Anfar

4.502 votes

Rank #51,896 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Ombre takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cereus No. 6
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oud Ombre
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cereus No. 61/4

Oud Ombre3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 6Cereus

Oud OmbreAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

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

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityOud Ombre

SillageOud Ombre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

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%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

soft spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match41%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 VetiverSandalwoodLicoriceAmberPatchouli

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

Summer50

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#51,896

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOud OmbreHigher 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 →

Oud Ombre by Adyan by Anfar is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. Oud Ombre was launched in 2022. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg; middle note is Lavender; base notes are Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Licorice, Amber and Patchouli.

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 Oud Ombre?

Oud Ombre takes 3 of 4 categories. Cereus No. 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Oud Ombre is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cereus No. 6 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oud Ombre for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 6 or Oud Ombre?

Oud Ombre lasts longest (Oud Ombre 80/100, Cereus No. 6 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 6 or Oud Ombre?

Oud Ombre projects furthest (Oud Ombre 75/100, Cereus No. 6 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 6 and Oud Ombre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% 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 Oud Ombre better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cereus No. 6 and Oud Ombre?

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. Oud Ombre has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Licorice and Amber.