Cretus vs Chouette Vierge 0 Zero
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Chouette Vierge Parfumée · 2024
Rank #32,505 FruityAmber
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CretusChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Chouette Vierge 0 ZeroChoose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cretus2/4
Chouette Vierge 0 Zero2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chouette Vierge 0 Zero
- Sillage & projection
- Chouette Vierge 0 Zero
- Value for money
- Cretus
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cretus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CretusLPDOChouette Vierge 0 ZeroChouette Vierge ParfuméeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.52/ 5 · 189 votes
Have 54%Had 21%Want 26%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 9%Had 9%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
33%Like
24%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
99 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%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
Category winners
LongevityChouette Vierge 0 Zero
SillageChouette Vierge 0 Zero
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCretusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
leather84%
smoky77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
fruity100%
amber92%
sweet84%
mossy77%
woody69%
musky61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotPineappleBlack CurrantApple
Heart
BirchJasmineJuniper BerriesPatchouli
Base
AmbergrisMuskOakmossVanilla
Top20-30 mins
PineappleMuskBlack CurrantAppleBergamotPearWhite Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
MyrrhBirchRosePatchouliLavenderJasmineIris
Base7-9 hrs
AmbergrisOakmossAmyl SalicylateVanillaIso E SuperAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pineapple, Black Currant and Apple. Durations are only published for Chouette Vierge 0 Zero, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer87
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer75
Fall100
Winter25
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,515
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews44
Overall rank#32,505
PerfumerHoang Nguyen
Launched2024
Reviews2
Category winnerCretusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCretus by LPDO is a crisp, fruity fragrance for both women and men. It features a bright opening of pineapple and bergamot, leading into a heart of birch and juniper berries. This scent relies on base notes of oakmoss and musk, creating a clean, casual profile perfect for daily wear in warmer weather or casual office …
Reviews →Chouette Vierge 0 Zero presents a darker, more resinous take on the traditional fruity chypre profile. It hits skin immediately with a crisp rush of tart pineapple, green apple, and bergamot. The fruit is bright. A quick flash of white pepper keeps the sweetness dry and lively. Within twenty minutes, the opening gives…
Reviews →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, Cretus or Chouette Vierge 0 Zero?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cretus is rated 3.52/5 from 189 votes; Chouette Vierge 0 Zero is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cretus for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Chouette Vierge 0 Zero for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cretus or Chouette Vierge 0 Zero?
They last about the same: Chouette Vierge 0 Zero 67/100, Cretus 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Cretus or Chouette Vierge 0 Zero?
Chouette Vierge 0 Zero projects furthest (Chouette Vierge 0 Zero 67/100, Cretus 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cretus and Chouette Vierge 0 Zero smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple, Black Currant and Apple.
Is Cretus or Chouette Vierge 0 Zero better for summer or winter?
Chouette Vierge 0 Zero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cretus and Chouette Vierge 0 Zero?
Cretus has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Jasmine, Juniper Berries and Patchouli, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Oakmoss and Vanilla. Chouette Vierge 0 Zero has top notes of Pineapple, Musk, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Myrrh, Birch, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Ambergris, Oakmoss, Amyl Salicylate and Vanilla.
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