Fragrance comparison

CerrutiSi vs Lutece

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 382 ratings analysed

4 wins

CerrutiSi

Cerruti

4.16214 votes

Rank #6,609 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Lutece

Houbigant

3.99168 votes

Rank #29,003 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CerrutiSi takes 4 of 8 categories.

CerrutiSi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lutece
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

CerrutiSi4/8

Lutece3/8

Ratings & consensus: CerrutiSi
Community sentiment: CerrutiSi
Longevity: CerrutiSi
Sillage & projection: Lutece
Value for money: Lutece
Versatility: Lutece
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: CerrutiSi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CerrutiSiCerruti

LuteceHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerCerrutiSiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

214 votes

35%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerCerrutiSiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCerrutiSi

SillageLutece

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value73

Category winnerLuteceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

floral61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

ResinsRosemaryCedarGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Siam BenzoinPatchouli LeafHeliotropeOakmoss

Top20-30 mins

Brazilian RosewoodAldehydesGeraniumMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootPeonyVetiverRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyCedar

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanHeliotropeMuskCinnamonVanilla

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night39

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerLuteceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 23%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,609

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#29,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCerrutiSiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CerrutiSi hits the skin with an instant zing of fresh ginger and juicy mandarin orange. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol rush fades quickly, letting an aromatic heart of rosemary, crisp cedar wood, and bitter geranium take over. As hours pass, warm Siam benzoin resin and clean patchouli anchor the base, smooth…

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Houbigant Lutece is a powdery oriental floral that wraps retro warmth in a surprisingly airy, cosmetic cloud. The fragrance opens with brisk aldehydes and sharp Brazilian rosewood before mellowing into powdery orris root, sweet peony, and a hint of green rosemary. As hours pass, creamy vanilla, almond-scented heliotro…

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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, CerrutiSi or Lutece?

CerrutiSi takes 4 of 8 categories. CerrutiSi is rated 4.16/5 from 214 votes; Lutece is rated 3.99/5 from 168 votes. Choose CerrutiSi for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lutece for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, CerrutiSi or Lutece?

CerrutiSi lasts longest (CerrutiSi 72/100, Lutece 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CerrutiSi or Lutece?

Lutece projects furthest (Lutece 65/100, CerrutiSi 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CerrutiSi and Lutece smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Cedar and Geranium.

Is CerrutiSi or Lutece better for summer or winter?

For summer, CerrutiSi is the stronger pick. For winter, Lutece is the stronger pick. CerrutiSi suits daytime wear; Lutece suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CerrutiSi and Lutece?

CerrutiSi has top notes of Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Resins, Rosemary, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Siam Benzoin, Patchouli Leaf, Heliotrope and Oakmoss. Lutece has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes, Geranium and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris Root, Peony, Vetiver and Rosemary, a base of Tonka Bean, Heliotrope, Musk and Cinnamon.