Fragrance comparison

18 - 12 vs Cherry Cat

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 243 ratings analysed

6 wins

18 - 12

Ormaie

3.68196 votes

Rank #9,028 SweetFruity

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61%scent match

Closely related

Cherry Cat

Pussy Deluxe

3.4047 votes

Rank #19,614 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

18 - 12 takes 6 of 7 categories.

18 - 12
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cherry Cat
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

18 - 126/7

Cherry Cat1/7

Ratings & consensus: 18 - 12
Community sentiment: 18 - 12
Longevity: 18 - 12
Sillage & projection: 18 - 12
Value for money: Cherry Cat
Versatility: 18 - 12
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 18 - 12

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

18 - 12Ormaie

Cherry CatPussy Deluxe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 196 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.40/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 29%Had 20%Want 51%

Category winner18 - 12Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

150 votes

13%Love

49%Like

4%Ok

34%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winner18 - 12Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

Longevity18 - 12

Sillage18 - 12

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCherry CatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

cherry84%

almond77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

fruity86%

cherry72%

vanilla58%

fresh44%

rose30%

Scent match61%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiRose PetalsMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CherryRoseAlmondVioletHeliotrope

Base

SugarVanillaSandalwoodSage

Top15-30 mins

CherryRed BerriesPeach

Heart2-3 hrs

SugarLitchiRoseJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Cherry, Rose and Sugar. Durations are only published for Cherry Cat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall93

Winter69

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer53

Fall82

Winter41

Day100

Night32

Category winner18 - 12Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex19

Women78

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Date 21%Work 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,028

PerfumerSerge de Oliveira

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#19,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winner18 - 12Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ormaie 18 - 12 is a sweet floral gourmand built around rose, cherry, almond and a powdery violet-heliotrope softness. It opens bright and sugary, with litchi, mandarin and bergamot giving the fruit a sharp lift before it settles into cherry almond cream over vanilla, sandalwood and sage. It suits shoppers who want som…

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Cherry Cat by Pussy Deluxe is a playful floral fruity gourmand built around bright red fruits and comforting sweetness. The fragrance opens with a vibrant splash of candied cherry, tart red berries, and juicy peach that immediately lifts the senses. Within twenty minutes, the opening fruit softens into a confectionery…

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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, 18 - 12 or Cherry Cat?

18 - 12 takes 6 of 7 categories. 18 - 12 is rated 3.68/5 from 196 votes; Cherry Cat is rated 3.40/5 from 47 votes. Choose 18 - 12 for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cherry Cat for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 18 - 12 or Cherry Cat?

18 - 12 lasts longest (18 - 12 71/100, Cherry Cat 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 18 - 12 or Cherry Cat?

18 - 12 projects furthest (18 - 12 60/100, Cherry Cat 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 18 - 12 and Cherry Cat smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and cherry accords. Common notes include Litchi, Cherry, Rose and Sugar.

Is 18 - 12 or Cherry Cat better for summer or winter?

For summer, 18 - 12 is the stronger pick. For winter, 18 - 12 is the stronger pick. 18 - 12 suits daytime wear; Cherry Cat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 18 - 12 and Cherry Cat?

18 - 12 has top notes of Litchi, Rose Petals, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cherry, Rose, Almond and Violet, a base of Sugar, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Sage. Cherry Cat has top notes of Cherry, Red Berries and Peach, heart notes of Sugar, Litchi, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla.