Fragrance comparison

Cereus No.9 vs U

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cereus No.9

Cereus

3.7512 votes

Rank #22,585 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Adolfo Dominguez

4.0039 votes

Rank #45,293 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cereus No.9 takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Cereus No.94/5

U1/5

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

UAdolfo Dominguez

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 29%Had 55%Want 16%

Category winnerURating 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

55%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCereus No.9

SillageCereus No.9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerCereus No.9Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

citrus83%

aromatic74%

powdery65%

fresh spicy56%

woody100%

citrus92%

powdery53%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, citrus 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

BergamotRaspberryBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaMagnolia

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

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

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#45,293

PerfumerRamon Monegal

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…

Reviews →

U by Adolfo Dominguez is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. U was launched in 2001. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Bergamot, Raspberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Magnolia; base notes are Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia…

Reviews →

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 U?

Cereus No.9 takes 4 of 5 categories. Cereus No.9 is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes; U is rated 4.00/5 from 39 votes. Choose Cereus No.9 for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose U for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No.9 or U?

Cereus No.9 lasts longest (Cereus No.9 67/100, U 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No.9 or U?

Cereus No.9 projects furthest (Cereus No.9 55/100, U 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No.9 and U smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Raspberry and Rose.

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

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

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

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. U has top notes of Bergamot, Raspberry, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.