Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 6 vs Sun Ræ

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cereus No. 6

Cereus

4.003 votes

Rank #60,335 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sun Ræ

Vyrao

3.6850 votes

Rank #19,197 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No. 6 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cereus No. 6
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sun Ræ
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cereus No. 63/4

Sun Ræ1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 6Cereus

Sun RæVyrao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

3.68/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 57%

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

26%Love

36%Like

22%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage37

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCereus No. 6

SillageCereus No. 6

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value37

Category winnerCereus No. 6Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

citrus80%

aromatic70%

musky60%

woody50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

TurmericBergamotLemonGinger

Heart

Black PepperCardamom

Base

MuskHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, 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

Spring100

Summer95

Fall48

Winter5

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

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

Men7

Unisex86

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,197

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSun RæHigher 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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Vyrao Sun Ræ opens with a sharp bite of raw turmeric root, grated ginger, and sour bergamot. The citrus zest cuts through summer heat quickly before black pepper and cardamom bring a dry, herbal warmth to the center. As the top notes fade, Haitian vetiver and creamy sandalwood ground the fragrance into a quiet skin sc…

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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 Sun Ræ?

Cereus No. 6 takes 3 of 4 categories. Cereus No. 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Sun Ræ is rated 3.68/5 from 50 votes. Choose Cereus No. 6 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sun Ræ for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 6 or Sun Ræ?

Cereus No. 6 lasts longest (Cereus No. 6 60/100, Sun Ræ 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 6 or Sun Ræ?

Projection is very close: Cereus No. 6 38/100, Sun Ræ 37/100 for sillage.

Do Cereus No. 6 and Sun Ræ smell similar?

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

Is Cereus No. 6 or Sun Ræ better for summer or winter?

Cereus No. 6 suits daytime wear; Sun Ræ suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 6 and Sun Ræ?

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. Sun Ræ has top notes of Turmeric, Bergamot, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Black Pepper and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.