Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.9 vs Dreaming Princess

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Cereus No.9

Cereus

3.7512 votes

Rank #22,585 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dreaming Princess

Succes de Paris

4.2020 votes

Rank #36,627 PowderyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dreaming Princess takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cereus No.9
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dreaming Princess
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cereus No.91/5

Dreaming Princess4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.9Cereus

Dreaming PrincessSucces de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 28%Had 17%Want 55%

Category winnerDreaming PrincessRating 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

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDreaming Princess

SillageDreaming Princess

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDreaming PrincessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

powdery100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

amber77%

violet69%

green61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity 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

Top

Black CurrantAfrican Orange FlowerVioletGalbanumBergamot

Heart

PeachIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberMuskVanilleVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Rose and Musk. Durations are only published for Cereus No.9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 20%Party 10%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#36,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Dreaming Princess by Succes de Paris is a powdery floral fragrance for women that blends black currant and African orange flower with a soft heart of peach and iris. This scent feels like a gentle nod to late twentieth-century perfumery, making it a fitting choice for crisp spring days when you want a touch of nostalg…

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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 Dreaming Princess?

Dreaming Princess takes 4 of 5 categories. Cereus No.9 is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Dreaming Princess is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Cereus No.9 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dreaming Princess for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.9 or Dreaming Princess?

Dreaming Princess lasts longest (Dreaming Princess 78/100, Cereus No.9 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.9 or Dreaming Princess?

Dreaming Princess projects furthest (Dreaming Princess 66/100, Cereus No.9 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.9 and Dreaming Princess smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Rose and Musk.

Is Cereus No.9 or Dreaming Princess better for summer or winter?

Cereus No.9 suits daytime wear; Dreaming Princess suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No.9 and Dreaming Princess?

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. Dreaming Princess has top notes of Black Currant, African Orange Flower, Violet and Galbanum, heart notes of Peach, Iris, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk, Vanille and Virginia Cedar.