Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.9 vs Sexy Me No3

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cereus No.9

Cereus

3.7512 votes

Rank #22,585 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Sexy Me No3

Jeanne Arthes

3.8739 votes

Rank #48,923 FruityPowdery

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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, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sexy Me No3
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cereus No.93/5

Sexy Me No32/5

Ratings & consensus: Sexy Me No3
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cereus No.9
Sillage & projection: Sexy Me No3
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Cereus No.9
Fragranxe ranking: Cereus No.9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.9Cereus

Sexy Me No3Jeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

3.87/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

Category winnerSexy Me No3Rating 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

62%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCereus No.9

SillageSexy Me No3

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%

powdery91%

woody83%

sweet74%

floral65%

rose56%

Scent match56%Closely related · 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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantBig Strawberry

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryVioletRosePeonyOrris Root

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmberSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Category winnerCereus No.9Longest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night50

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

Casual 37%Date 26%Party 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#48,923

PerfumerNot listed

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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Sexy Me No3 by Jeanne Arthes is an easygoing, sweet fruity floral perfume built around bright red berries and soft makeup powder. The scent opens with a burst of sugary strawberry and tart black currant that smells like berry hard candy dissolving on your tongue. As the initial fruitiness settles down, velvety rose, d…

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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 Sexy Me No3?

Cereus No.9 takes 3 of 5 categories. Cereus No.9 is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Sexy Me No3 is rated 3.87/5 from 39 votes. Choose Cereus No.9 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sexy Me No3 for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.9 or Sexy Me No3?

Cereus No.9 lasts longest (Cereus No.9 67/100, Sexy Me No3 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.9 or Sexy Me No3?

Sexy Me No3 projects furthest (Sexy Me No3 65/100, Cereus No.9 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.9 and Sexy Me No3 smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Raspberry, Rose and Musk.

Is Cereus No.9 or Sexy Me No3 better for summer or winter?

Cereus No.9 suits daytime wear; Sexy Me No3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No.9 and Sexy Me No3?

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. Sexy Me No3 has top notes of Black Currant and Big Strawberry, heart notes of Raspberry, Violet, Rose and Peony, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.