Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.9 vs Devil Woman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cereus No.9

Cereus

3.7512 votes

Rank #23,688 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Devil Woman

Cliff Richard

4.437 votes

Rank #45,770 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No.9 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cereus No.9
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Devil Woman
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Cereus No.93/4

Devil Woman1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cereus No.9
Sillage & projection: Devil Woman
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Cereus No.9
Fragranxe ranking: Cereus No.9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.9Cereus

Devil WomanCliff Richard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 13%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCereus No.9

SillageDevil Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

rose69%

musky61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantBergamotRaspberry

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarSandalwoodVanille

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart2 to 3 hours

RoseBlack Currant

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskVanilleSandalwoodVirginia CedarBenzoin

Category winnerCereus No.9Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#45,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCereus No.9Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No.9 cuts through typical berry sweetness with sharp, tart fruit and clean cedar. The opening hits immediately with sour black currant, tangy raspberry, and a bright splash of cold bergamot. It is lively, brisk, and slightly sharp. Within fifteen minutes, the tart fruit calms down to reveal a crisp Bulgarian ro…

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Devil Woman by Cliff Richard is an oriental floral fragrance for women that pairs bright citrus with dark fruit, florals, and warm resin. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter grapefruit before yielding to a rich heart of Turkish rose and tart black currant. As the perfume settles on skin, sweet Ma…

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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.9 or Devil Woman?

Cereus No.9 takes 3 of 4 categories. Cereus No.9 is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Devil Woman is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cereus No.9 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Devil Woman for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.9 or Devil Woman?

They last about the same: Cereus No.9 67/100, Devil Woman 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.9 or Devil Woman?

Devil Woman projects furthest (Devil Woman 60/100, Cereus No.9 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.9 and Devil Woman smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Rose and Musk.

Is Cereus No.9 or Devil Woman better for summer or winter?

Cereus No.9 suits daytime wear; Devil Woman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No.9 and Devil Woman?

Cereus No.9 has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose and Musk, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Vanille. Devil Woman has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Vanille, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.