Fragrance comparison

Cerissa vs Existence

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 895 ratings analysed

Cerissa

Revlon

4.502 votes

Rank #59,571 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

1 wins

Existence

Amouage

3.82893 votes

Rank #2,672 AmberFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Existence takes 1 of 2 categories.

Cerissa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character.
Existence
Choose it for a amber and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cerissa0/2

Existence1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CerissaRevlon

ExistenceAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

3.82/ 5 · 893 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

42%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

8%Hate

893 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value28

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

amber84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

amber100%

fresh92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

rose69%

musky61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotRaspberryGreen NotesAldehydesCinnamon

Heart

TuberoseRoseNarcissusLily of the ValleyJasmineHoneysuckle

Base

Siam BenzoinCedarOakmossSandalowoodPatchouliMuskAmbergrisLabdanum

Top

AldehydesLily of the ValleyRose

Heart

FrankincenseMystikalLabdanum

Base

White MuskBenzoinAmbergris

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Rose, Lily of the Valley and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex32

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,672

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews138

Category winnerExistenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerissa by Revlon, launched in 1974, is a classic floral fragrance for women. It features a complex profile of bergamot, raspberry, and aldehydes at the opening. The heart reveals a rich white floral bouquet centered on tuberose and jasmine. It settles into a warm, resinous base of Siam benzoin, oakmoss, and sandalwoo…

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Amouage Existence presents a startling shift in the brand's direction, pairing a crisp bouquet of aldehydes and lily of the valley against Omani frankincense. Quentin Bisch drafts a clean, mineral, and soapy floral profile that stays remarkably potent. It suits those seeking an airy yet resinous daily signature for mi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cerissa or Existence?

Existence takes 1 of 2 categories. Cerissa is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Existence is rated 3.82/5 from 893 votes. Choose Cerissa for a white floral and woody character. Choose Existence for a amber and fresh character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cerissa or Existence?

They last about the same: Cerissa 80/100, Existence 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Cerissa and Existence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Rose, Lily of the Valley and Ambergris.

What are the notes in Cerissa and Existence?

Cerissa has top notes of Bergamot, Raspberry, Green Notes and Aldehydes, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose, Narcissus and Lily of the Valley, a base of Siam Benzoin, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalowood. Existence has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily of the Valley and Rose, heart notes of Frankincense, Mystikal and Labdanum, a base of White Musk, Benzoin and Ambergris.