Fragrance comparison

Cerissa vs Napoleon

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cerissa

Revlon

4.502 votes

Rank #58,895 White FloralWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Napoleon

Fogg

3.333 votes

Rank #64,781 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerissa takes 2 of 2 categories.

Cerissa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.
Napoleon
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cerissa2/2

Napoleon0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CerissaRevlon

NapoleonFogg

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 56%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 44%Want 33%

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

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityCerissa

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

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%

woody100%

powdery86%

aldehydic72%

lavender58%

musky44%

patchouli30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

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

AldehydesBergamotRoseOzonic notes

Heart

LavenderJasmine

Base

CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Rose and Jasmine. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCerissaHigher 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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Fogg Napoleon opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and crisp bergamot, balanced by a faint ozonic breeze. As the bright top notes settle, lavender and clean jasmine emerge, bringing an aromatic, powdery feel to the heart. The base relies on heavy cedar, dry patchouli, and synthetic musk to anchor the compositio…

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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 Napoleon?

Cerissa takes 2 of 2 categories. Cerissa is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Napoleon is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cerissa for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Choose Napoleon for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerissa or Napoleon?

Cerissa lasts longest (Cerissa 80/100, Napoleon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerissa and Napoleon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Cerissa or Napoleon better for summer or winter?

Napoleon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerissa and Napoleon?

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. Napoleon has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Rose and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.