Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 6 vs Zante

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 6

Cereus

4.003 votes

Rank #60,335 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Zante

Thera Cosméticos

3.297 votes

Rank #62,301 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cereus No. 6
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zante
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cereus No. 62/4

Zante2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No. 6Cereus

ZanteThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

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

29%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityZante

SillageZante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value61

Category winnerCereus No. 6Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

patchouli65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match51%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

BergamotLemonGreen AppleLimeFennel

Heart

JuniperCardamomCuminCoriander

Base

CedarPatchouliSandalowoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesFennel, Bergamot, Lemon and Cardamom. 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

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day60

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#62,301

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCereus No. 6Higher 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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Zante by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and tart green apple that quickly meets an herbal fennel note. As it settles, warm cardamom and cumin add a dry spice over a heavy cedar and patchouli base. Built for cool spring mornings and evening wear, it offers a solid woody aromatic option for…

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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 Zante?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cereus No. 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Zante is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cereus No. 6 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zante for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 6 or Zante?

Zante lasts longest (Zante 65/100, Cereus No. 6 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 6 or Zante?

Zante projects furthest (Zante 57/100, Cereus No. 6 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 6 and Zante smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Fennel, Bergamot, Lemon and Cardamom.

Is Cereus No. 6 or Zante better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cereus No. 6 and Zante?

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. Zante has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Green Apple and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Cumin and Coriander, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalowood and Vetiver.