Fragrance comparison

A La Rose vs Cherry Blossom

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 3,371 ratings analysed

A La Rose

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

4.013,368 votes

Rank #2,922 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Cherry Blossom

The Dua Brand

3.333 votes

Rank #63,972 FloralAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

A La Rose
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cherry Blossom
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A La Rose1/2

Cherry Blossom1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Cherry Blossom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A La Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A La RoseMaison Francis Kurkdjian

Cherry BlossomThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 3,368 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,368 votes

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCherry BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

powdery90%

floral80%

citrus70%

violet60%

musky50%

floral100%

aquatic92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotLitchiPear

Heart

Bulgarian RoseGrasse RoseVioletSweet Pea

Base

MuskCedar

Notes

Calabrian bergamotCherry BlossomWoody NotesWhite MuskWatermelonVioletRosePear

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Pear, Bulgarian Rose and Violet. Durations are only published for Cherry Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex5

Women95

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 32%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,922

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#63,972

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA La RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A La Rose delivers a crisp, wet rose petal scent backed by pear and light musk. Designed for warm weather and casual daytime wear, it avoids the heavy powder of older formulas. This release provides a quiet, high-end alternative to heavy winter perfumes.

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The Dua Brand Cherry Blossom captures an upbeat, dewy spring morning in a concentrated extrait de parfum. A sharp initial spritz of Calabrian bergamot quickly yields to mouthwatering watermelon and crisp green pear. Soon, tender cherry blossom petals and delicate rose bring a clean floral core that feels airy rather t…

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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, A La Rose or Cherry Blossom?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. A La Rose is rated 4.01/5 from 3,368 votes; Cherry Blossom is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose A La Rose for a rose and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cherry Blossom for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do A La Rose and Cherry Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Pear, Bulgarian Rose and Violet.

Is A La Rose or Cherry Blossom better for summer or winter?

Cherry Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A La Rose and Cherry Blossom?

A La Rose has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Litchi and Pear, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Grasse Rose, Violet and Sweet Pea, a base of Musk and Cedar. Cherry Blossom features Calabrian bergamot, Cherry Blossom, Woody Notes, White Musk and Watermelon.