Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.9 vs Flirt Issimo

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Cereus No.9

Cereus

3.7512 votes

Rank #22,585 FruityWoody

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Flirt Issimo

Luciano Soprani

3.5714 votes

Rank #57,109 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Cereus No.92/4

Flirt Issimo2/4

Ratings & consensus: Cereus No.9
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Flirt Issimo
Sillage & projection: Flirt Issimo
Value for money: Not scored
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

Flirt IssimoLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

3.57/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerCereus No.9Rating 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

21%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityFlirt Issimo

SillageFlirt Issimo

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%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

caramel77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, woody 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 CurrantBlackberryBergamotPineappleMelon

Heart

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRoseLilac

Base

CaramelPralineVetiverMuskIrisSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#57,109

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

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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Flirt Issimo by Luciano Soprani captures a sharp, fruity energy that settles into a cozy, caramel-infused gourmand base. Launched in 2006, this fragrance relies on a medley of black currant, blackberry, and pineapple notes to lead, followed by a warm, praline-rich dry-down. It functions best during casual spring days …

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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 Flirt Issimo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cereus No.9 is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Flirt Issimo is rated 3.57/5 from 14 votes. Choose Cereus No.9 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Flirt Issimo for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.9 or Flirt Issimo?

Flirt Issimo lasts longest (Flirt Issimo 80/100, Cereus No.9 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.9 or Flirt Issimo?

Flirt Issimo projects furthest (Flirt Issimo 75/100, Cereus No.9 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.9 and Flirt Issimo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Rose and Musk.

Is Cereus No.9 or Flirt Issimo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cereus No.9 and Flirt Issimo?

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. Flirt Issimo has top notes of Black Currant, Blackberry, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Rose and Lilac, a base of Caramel, Praline, Vetiver and Musk.