Fragrance comparison

No. V (Ludlow) Lull vs Cerasus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

3 wins

No. V (Ludlow) Lull

Gabar

4.1265 votes

Rank #15,160 WoodyCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Cerasus

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #44,547 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. V (Ludlow) Lull takes 3 of 4 categories.

No. V (Ludlow) Lull
Choose it for a woody and cherry character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cerasus
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

No. V (Ludlow) Lull3/4

Cerasus1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No. V (Ludlow) Lull
Sillage & projection: Cerasus
Value for money: No. V (Ludlow) Lull
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. V (Ludlow) Lull

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

No. V (Ludlow) LullGabar

CerasusJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

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

46%Love

29%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo. V (Ludlow) Lull

SillageCerasus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNo. V (Ludlow) LullBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

cherry90%

musky80%

sweet70%

powdery60%

fruity50%

woody100%

sweet91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

cherry65%

fruity56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black TeaOrange Blossom

Heart2-3 hrs

CherryRed AppleRose

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodCashmere WoodWhite Musk

Top

Black CurrantBergamotRhubarbPear

Heart

CherryAmyrisLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotropeCedarwoodVetyverOrris

Base

Gourmand AccordCashmere WoodAmber XtremeWoody NotesPatchouliAmbretteVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCherry, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for No. V (Ludlow) Lull, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer39

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night69

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex56

Women41

Casual 36%Work 29%Date 27%Party 9%

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,160

PerfumerGustavo Romero

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#44,547

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNo. V (Ludlow) LullHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gabar No. V (Ludlow) Lull brings a surprisingly quiet take on the modern fruit and wood profile. Sprayed on skin, the fragrance opens with bitter black tea leaves and bright orange blossom. Tart red apple and dark cherry emerge right behind it, cutting through the initial sharpness. You do not get a loud fruit punch h…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, No. V (Ludlow) Lull or Cerasus?

No. V (Ludlow) Lull takes 3 of 4 categories. No. V (Ludlow) Lull is rated 4.12/5 from 65 votes; Cerasus is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose No. V (Ludlow) Lull for a woody and cherry character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cerasus for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, No. V (Ludlow) Lull or Cerasus?

They last about the same: No. V (Ludlow) Lull 61/100, Cerasus 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, No. V (Ludlow) Lull or Cerasus?

Cerasus projects furthest (Cerasus 50/100, No. V (Ludlow) Lull 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No. V (Ludlow) Lull and Cerasus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and cherry accords. Common notes include Cherry, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood.

Is No. V (Ludlow) Lull or Cerasus better for summer or winter?

No. V (Ludlow) Lull suits daytime wear; Cerasus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No. V (Ludlow) Lull and Cerasus?

No. V (Ludlow) Lull has top notes of Black Tea and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cherry, Red Apple and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and White Musk. 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.