Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.9 vs Miss

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Cereus No.9

Cereus

3.7512 votes

Rank #22,585 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Miss

Worth

4.2287 votes

Rank #5,421 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Miss takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Cereus No.90/5

Miss4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.9Cereus

MissWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

4.22/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMissRating 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

49%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMiss

SillageMiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and aromatic

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

AldehydesPeachBlack CurrantLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangBergamotPineappleRhuburb

Heart

CloveOrchidRoseCypressVioletCarawayCarnationJasmine

Base

Benzoinoak mossMuskAmberVirginia CedarRaspberryVetiverVanille

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Raspberry and Rose. 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

Spring78

Summer33

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night69

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

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,421

PerfumerOdette Breil-Radius

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMissHigher 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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Miss Worth is a vintage floral oriental from 1977 that balances bright aldehydes and fruit with a rich base of benzoin and moss. It wears as a sophisticated, mature, and uniquely blended composition that avoids dated tropes. Perfect for the woman who appreciates 1970s maximalist perfumery with a clean, woody finish fo…

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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 Miss?

Miss takes 4 of 5 categories. Cereus No.9 is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Miss is rated 4.22/5 from 87 votes. Choose Cereus No.9 for a fruity and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Miss for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.9 or Miss?

Miss lasts longest (Miss 76/100, Cereus No.9 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.9 or Miss?

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

Do Cereus No.9 and Miss smell similar?

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

Is Cereus No.9 or Miss better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cereus No.9 and Miss?

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. Miss has top notes of Aldehydes, Peach, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Clove, Orchid, Rose and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, oak moss, Musk and Amber.