Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.9 vs Eau de Paradis

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 283 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cereus No.9

Cereus

3.7512 votes

Rank #22,585 FruityWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

Eau de Paradis

Biotherm

3.59271 votes

Rank #13,325 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No.9 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cereus No.9
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Paradis
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Cereus No.93/5

Eau de Paradis2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.9Cereus

Eau de ParadisBiotherm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

3.59/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de ParadisRating 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

27%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

185 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCereus No.9

SillageCereus No.9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerCereus No.9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

fruity100%

sweet83%

woody65%

citrus48%

floral30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, woody and citrus

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

Red BerriesRaspberryAmalfi LemonPomegranateBlack CurrantBlueberry

Heart

FreesiaRose

Base

Virginia CedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Raspberry, 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

Spring43

Summer100

Fall15

Winter3

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#13,325

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerEau de ParadisHigher 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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Eau de Paradis is a light, berry-citrus floral that feels made for warm days. Reviewers often describe it as fresh, clean, bubbly and summery, with red berries and lemon showing more clearly than the rose and woods. It suits someone who wants a cheerful body-splash style scent rather than a heavy perfume. The main cau…

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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 Eau de Paradis?

Cereus No.9 takes 3 of 5 categories. Cereus No.9 is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Eau de Paradis is rated 3.59/5 from 271 votes. Choose Cereus No.9 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Paradis for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.9 or Eau de Paradis?

Cereus No.9 lasts longest (Cereus No.9 67/100, Eau de Paradis 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.9 or Eau de Paradis?

Cereus No.9 projects furthest (Cereus No.9 55/100, Eau de Paradis 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.9 and Eau de Paradis smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Raspberry, Rose and Musk.

Is Cereus No.9 or Eau de Paradis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cereus No.9 and Eau de Paradis?

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. Eau de Paradis has top notes of Red Berries, Raspberry, Amalfi Lemon and Pomegranate, heart notes of Freesia and Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.