Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.9 vs Sun Spirit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cereus No.9

Cereus

3.7512 votes

Rank #22,585 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Sun Spirit

Marbert

4.0636 votes

Rank #18,504 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No.9 takes 3 of 6 categories.

Cereus No.9
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sun Spirit
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cereus No.93/6

Sun Spirit2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cereus No.9Cereus

Sun SpiritMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

4.06/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 41%Had 27%Want 32%

Category winnerSun SpiritRating 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

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCereus No.9

SillageTie

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%

sweet86%

floral72%

woody58%

vanilla44%

powdery30%

Scent match43%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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryBig Strawberry

Heart1-3 hrs

Floral Notes

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodVanille

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

Spring48

Summer100

Fall4

Winter0

Day100

Night13

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

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 51%Work 20%Party 16%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#18,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSun SpiritHigher 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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Marbert Sun Spirit is an easygoing fruity floral Eau de Toilette built around crisp garden berries and clean woods. The initial spray delivers an immediate splash of tart raspberry and freshly sliced strawberry that feels bright rather than sugary. Within twenty minutes, gentle floral notes soften the bright fruit acc…

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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 Sun Spirit?

Cereus No.9 takes 3 of 6 categories. Cereus No.9 is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; Sun Spirit is rated 4.06/5 from 36 votes. Choose Cereus No.9 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sun Spirit for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.9 or Sun Spirit?

Cereus No.9 lasts longest (Cereus No.9 67/100, Sun Spirit 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.9 or Sun Spirit?

Projection is very close: Cereus No.9 55/100, Sun Spirit 55/100 for sillage.

Do Cereus No.9 and Sun Spirit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Sandalwood and Vanille.

Is Cereus No.9 or Sun Spirit better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cereus No.9 and Sun Spirit?

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. Sun Spirit has top notes of Raspberry and Big Strawberry, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood and Vanille.