Fragrance comparison

Mitali vs Cerasus

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Mitali

Diane Castel

4.336 votes

Rank #48,484 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Cerasus

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #46,765 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Mitali
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cerasus
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mitali1/4

Cerasus1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MitaliDiane Castel

CerasusJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 63%Had 11%Want 26%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMitaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet91%

rose83%

white floral74%

musky65%

fresh spicy56%

woody100%

sweet91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

cherry65%

fruity56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPink PepperGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseOrange BlossomCedarwood

Base4 to 7 hours

Gourmand AccordMuskPatchouliVetiver

Top

Black CurrantBergamotRhubarbPear

Heart

CherryAmyrisLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotropeCedarwoodVetyverOrris

Base

Gourmand AccordCashmere WoodAmber XtremeWoody NotesPatchouliAmbretteVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedarwood, Gourmand Accord and Musk. Durations are only published for Mitali, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,765

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCerasusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mitali by Diane Castel opens with a bright burst of bergamot, sharpened by fresh ginger and pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, sweet orange blossom and classic rose bloom alongside dry cedarwood. The base develops into a cozy foundation where a sweet gourmand accord meets clean musk, earthy patchouli,…

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Cerasus by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a vivid floral fruity profile built around a striking cherry accord. The scent balances sweet and sour facets with earthy, resinous woods to create a grounded, modern composition. Perfect for anyone seeking a sophisticated, sensory experience that departs from standard sweet fr…

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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, Mitali or Cerasus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Mitali is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Cerasus is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Mitali for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cerasus for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mitali or Cerasus?

They last about the same: Mitali 60/100, Cerasus 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mitali or Cerasus?

Projection is very close: Mitali 50/100, Cerasus 50/100 for sillage.

Do Mitali and Cerasus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedarwood, Gourmand Accord and Musk.

Is Mitali or Cerasus better for summer or winter?

Mitali suits daytime wear; Cerasus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mitali and Cerasus?

Mitali has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Orange Blossom and Cedarwood, a base of Gourmand Accord, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver. Cerasus has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Pear, heart notes of Cherry, Amyris, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood, a base of Gourmand Accord, Cashmere Wood, Amber Xtreme and Woody Notes.