Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.9 vs Emotion

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 314 ratings analysed

Cereus No.9

Cereus

3.7512 votes

Rank #22,585 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Emotion

Rasasi

3.82302 votes

Rank #7,818 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emotion takes 5 of 5 categories.

Cereus No.9
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emotion
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Cereus No.90/5

Emotion5/5

Ratings & consensus: Emotion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Emotion
Sillage & projection: Emotion
Value for money: Emotion
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emotion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.9Cereus

EmotionRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

3.82/ 5 · 302 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

Category winnerEmotionRating 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

25%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

302 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityEmotion

SillageEmotion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value76

Category winnerEmotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

sweet77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and woody

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

BergamotAmalfi LemonOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

PineappleWater LilyJasmineKiwiFreesiaBlack Currant

Base

MuskVanilleVirginia CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Musk and Virginia Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter36

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%

Men9

Unisex10

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#7,818

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerEmotionHigher 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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Emotion by Rasasi is a floral fruity composition for women. The opening features sparkling notes of bergamot, lemon, orange, and mandarin. A heart of pineapple, kiwi, jasmine, and freesia leads to a base of musk, vanilla, cedar, and sandalwood. It provides a bright, cheerful scent experience suitable for casual spring…

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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 Emotion?

Emotion takes 5 of 5 categories. Cereus No.9 is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Emotion is rated 3.82/5 from 302 votes. Choose Cereus No.9 for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emotion for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.9 or Emotion?

They last about the same: Emotion 69/100, Cereus No.9 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.9 or Emotion?

Emotion projects furthest (Emotion 67/100, Cereus No.9 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.9 and Emotion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Musk and Virginia Cedar.

Is Cereus No.9 or Emotion 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 Emotion?

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. Emotion has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pineapple, Water Lily, Jasmine and Kiwi, a base of Musk, Vanille, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.