Fragrance comparison

Ceylon vs Ceraiuolo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 821 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ceylon

Xerjoff

3.99810 votes

Rank #360 OudHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Ceraiuolo

V Canto

4.1811 votes

Rank #46,130 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ceylon takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ceylon
Choose it for a oud and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Ceraiuolo
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ceylon5/5

Ceraiuolo0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CeylonXerjoff

CeraiuoloV Canto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 810 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerCeylonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

16%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

460 votes

55%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCeylon

SillageCeylon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCeylonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

honey92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyJasmine SambacCalabrian bergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Black TeaSandalwood

Base

AmberMuskMadagascar Vanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bulgarian RosePink GrapefruitSaffronCalabrian bergamotIndian Lotus

Heart2 to 4 hours

Madagascar VanillaCypriolHoneyAmbergrisJasmine Sambac

Base5 to 8 hours

Brown sugarMuskCambodian OudLaotian OudPatchouliMahoganyOakCypress

InformationalShared notesHoney, Jasmine Sambac, Calabrian bergamot and Musk. Durations are only published for Ceraiuolo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring49

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex37

Women8

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#360

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews183

Overall rank#46,130

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCeylonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ceylon by Xerjoff hits the skin with thick raw honey and bitter Calabrian bergamot before opening into dark Cambodian agarwood oud. Black tea leaves cut through the syrupy sweetness, grounding the heart alongside warm sandalwood. It suits freezing winter nights and formal evening wear when you want a heavy, animalic s…

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Ceraiuolo by V Canto presents an intricate blend of bright citrus, floral sweetness, and dense forest woods. It opens with sharp pink grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot, Bulgarian rose, and a touch of saffron, creating an airy yet spicy introduction. As the bright citrus recedes, the core shifts toward rich Madagascar van…

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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, Ceylon or Ceraiuolo?

Ceylon takes 5 of 5 categories. Ceylon is rated 3.99/5 from 810 votes; Ceraiuolo is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes. Choose Ceylon for a oud and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Ceraiuolo for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ceylon or Ceraiuolo?

Ceylon lasts longest (Ceylon 93/100, Ceraiuolo 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ceylon or Ceraiuolo?

Ceylon projects furthest (Ceylon 82/100, Ceraiuolo 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ceylon and Ceraiuolo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Honey, Jasmine Sambac, Calabrian bergamot and Musk.

Is Ceylon or Ceraiuolo better for summer or winter?

Ceraiuolo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ceylon and Ceraiuolo?

Ceylon has top notes of Honey, Jasmine Sambac and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Black Tea and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla. Ceraiuolo has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Pink Grapefruit, Saffron and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Cypriol, Honey and Ambergris, a base of Brown sugar, Musk, Cambodian Oud and Laotian Oud.