Fragrance comparison

Papilio vs Cerasus

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

3 wins

Papilio

Puredistance

3.93103 votes

Rank #16,772 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Cerasus

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #43,385 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Papilio takes 3 of 4 categories.

Papilio
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cerasus
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Papilio3/4

Cerasus1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PapilioPuredistance

CerasusJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 75%Had 25%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

43%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

103 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPapilio

SillagePapilio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCerasusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

amber84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

leather61%

woody100%

sweet91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

cherry65%

fruity56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaHedioneOrrisNeroliHeliotropeLily of the ValleyCarrot

Base8-10 hrs

CedarVetiverAmbroxanPeachAmbretteMuscenoneAmyrisOpoponax

Top

Black CurrantBergamotRhubarbPear

Heart

CherryAmyrisLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotropeCedarwoodVetyverOrris

Base

Gourmand AccordCashmere WoodAmber XtremeWoody NotesPatchouliAmbretteVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orris, Heliotrope and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Papilio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer45

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night84

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex33

Women56

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 27%Party 9%

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,772

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#43,385

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPapilioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puredistance Papilio opens with a bright flash of crisp bergamot that quickly yields to soft magnolia petals and earthy carrot seed. It is not a loud floral. Instead, silky orris and breezy hedione float over a grounded base of cedar, smooth vetiver, and warm opoponax. A subtle touch of ripe peach adds gentle sweetnes…

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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, Papilio or Cerasus?

Papilio takes 3 of 4 categories. Papilio is rated 3.93/5 from 103 votes; Cerasus is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Papilio for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cerasus for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Papilio or Cerasus?

Papilio lasts longest (Papilio 67/100, Cerasus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Papilio or Cerasus?

Papilio projects furthest (Papilio 57/100, Cerasus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Papilio and Cerasus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris, Heliotrope and Lily of the Valley.

Is Papilio or Cerasus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Papilio and Cerasus?

Papilio has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Hedione, Orris and Neroli, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Ambroxan and Peach. 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.