Fragrance comparison

Rafaelle vs 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 285 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rafaelle

Celebon

3.002 votes

Rank #65,536 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit

Bon Parfumeur

3.75283 votes

Rank #30,676 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rafaelle takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rafaelle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Rafaelle3/4

801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rafaelle
Sillage & projection: Rafaelle
Value for money: Rafaelle
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RafaelleCelebon

801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruitBon Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.75/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

23%Love

45%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

283 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRafaelle

SillageRafaelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

Category winnerRafaelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

woody80%

marine70%

fresh spicy60%

green50%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

GrapefruitBlood OrangeCitronPearBergamotLavenderRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperNutmegelemiGinger

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarHaitian VetiverSandalwoodAmberwoodVanilla

Top

IvyGrapefruitCitronItalian Mandarin

Heart

Sea NotesRosemaryPink PepperNutmeg

Base

CypressCedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Citron, Rosemary and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Rafaelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 18%Party 11%

Men44

Unisex51

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,676

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rafaelle by Celebon hits you with bright Mediterranean sunlight. A sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crisp pear, and vibrant blood orange cuts through the air. You immediately notice a brisk chill. It feels clean and athletic without smelling like a cheap gym locker shower gel. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus …

Reviews →

A bright marine citrus with a dry woody backbone. 801 opens on grapefruit, citron and mandarin, then moves into salty sea notes, rosemary and pepper before settling into cedar, cypress and clean musk. It reads fresh, aromatic and lightly spicy rather than sweet. The overall feel is breezy and easy to wear, with a bala…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rafaelle or 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit?

Rafaelle takes 3 of 4 categories. Rafaelle is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit is rated 3.75/5 from 283 votes. Choose Rafaelle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rafaelle or 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit?

Rafaelle lasts longest (Rafaelle 80/100, 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rafaelle or 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit?

Rafaelle projects furthest (Rafaelle 75/100, 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rafaelle and 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Citron, Rosemary and Pink Pepper.

Is Rafaelle or 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit better for summer or winter?

Rafaelle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rafaelle and 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit?

Rafaelle has top notes of Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Citron and Pear, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, elemi and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amberwood. 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit has top notes of Ivy, Grapefruit, Citron and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Sea Notes, Rosemary, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Cypress, Cedar and White Musk.