Fragrance comparison

Rafaelle vs Verveine Cedrat

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 609 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rafaelle

Celebon

3.002 votes

Rank #65,536 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Verveine Cedrat

Jeanne en Provence

4.17607 votes

Rank #25,749 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rafaelle takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rafaelle
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Verveine Cedrat
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rafaelle3/5

Verveine Cedrat2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RafaelleCelebon

Verveine CedratJeanne en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.17/ 5 · 607 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

35%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

607 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRafaelle

SillageRafaelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value87

Category winnerVerveine CedratBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh65%

fresh spicy48%

herbal30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian LemonCitronelemi

Heart1-2 hrs

VerbenaGrapefruitBitter OrangeMandarin OrangeBlood Orange

Base2-4 hrs

Musk

Category winnerRafaelleLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men4

Unisex63

Women33

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVerveine CedratHigher 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 →

Verveine Cedrat by Jeanne en Provence is a bright, sun-drenched splash of pure Mediterranean sunshine in a bottle. The scent kicks off with an explosion of juicy Sicilian lemon, zesty citron, and a subtle touch of resinous elemi that cuts through suffocating summer heat like a cold glass of lemonade. As the zesty open…

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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, Rafaelle or Verveine Cedrat?

Rafaelle takes 3 of 5 categories. Rafaelle is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Verveine Cedrat is rated 4.17/5 from 607 votes. Choose Rafaelle for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Verveine Cedrat for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rafaelle or Verveine Cedrat?

Rafaelle lasts longest (Rafaelle 80/100, Verveine Cedrat 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rafaelle or Verveine Cedrat?

Rafaelle projects furthest (Rafaelle 75/100, Verveine Cedrat 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rafaelle and Verveine Cedrat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Blood Orange, Citron and elemi.

Is Rafaelle or Verveine Cedrat better for summer or winter?

Rafaelle suits daytime wear; Verveine Cedrat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rafaelle and Verveine Cedrat?

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. Verveine Cedrat has top notes of Sicilian Lemon, Citron and elemi, heart notes of Verbena, Grapefruit, Bitter Orange and Mandarin Orange, a base of Musk.