Fragrance comparison

Cirebon vs Hanuman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 568 ratings analysed

Cirebon

Paul Schütze

4.0018 votes

Rank #51,889 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Hanuman

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21550 votes

Rank #3,813 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hanuman takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cirebon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hanuman
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Cirebon1/4

Hanuman3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CirebonPaul Schütze

HanumanBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 44%Had 12%Want 44%

4.21/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerHanumanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

51%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

550 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHanuman

SillageCirebon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value13

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

white floral69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

floral91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fruity65%

white floral56%

Scent match68%Closely related · both citrus, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bitter OrangePetitgrainVetiverCyclamenSandalwoodBergamotMagnoliaTunisian Orange BlossomCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomBlack Currant

Heart

OsmanthusNeroliMagnoliaCyclamen

Base

VetiverCedarMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Cyclamen, Sandalwood and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Spring94

Summer100

Fall77

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men10

Unisex44

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,889

PerfumerPaul Schütze

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerHanumanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paul Schütze Cirebon opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and green petitgrain, instantly piercing through warm spring air. Crisp bergamot brightens the top before velvety white floral notes of magnolia and Tunisian orange blossom emerge. As the citrus snap softens, clean cedar and dry sandalwood ground the compo…

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Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp lemon, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before softening into a lush floral center. Osmanthus, cyclamen, and neroli lend a velvety, slightly fruity texture that keeps the citrus bright without turning sour. As it settles on warm skin, dry vetiver, soft musk, a…

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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, Cirebon or Hanuman?

Hanuman takes 3 of 4 categories. Cirebon is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Hanuman is rated 4.21/5 from 550 votes. Choose Cirebon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hanuman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Cirebon or Hanuman?

Hanuman lasts longest (Hanuman 72/100, Cirebon 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cirebon or Hanuman?

Projection is very close: Cirebon 64/100, Hanuman 62/100 for sillage.

Do Cirebon and Hanuman smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Cyclamen, Sandalwood and Bergamot.

Is Cirebon or Hanuman better for summer or winter?

Cirebon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cirebon and Hanuman?

Cirebon features Bitter Orange, Petitgrain, Vetiver, Cyclamen and Sandalwood. Hanuman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Neroli, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber.