Fragrance comparison

Alchemists Oud vs Cherry

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 180 ratings analysed

5 wins

Alchemists Oud

O Boticário

4.4067 votes

Rank #11,498 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Cherry

Zara

3.87113 votes

Rank #14,122 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchemists Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Alchemists Oud
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Cherry
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Alchemists Oud5/7

Cherry2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alchemists OudO Boticário

CherryZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 48%Had 8%Want 43%

3.87/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerAlchemists OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

19%Love

64%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerAlchemists OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAlchemists Oud

SillageAlchemists Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

oud84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

cherry77%

vanilla65%

citrus53%

powdery42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearFreesiaMandarin Orange

Heart

PlumTobaccoRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCashmeranMuskCedar

Top

CherryPlum

Heart

PearMandarin Orange

Base

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Plum and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer8

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall27

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex52

Women35

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,498

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#14,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerAlchemists OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alchemists Oud by O Boticário brings a smooth, dessert-like twist to traditional dark wood perfumes. Instead of leading with harsh medicinal smoke, the opening bursts with juicy ripe pear, sweet mandarin orange, and a dewy splash of freesia. As the top notes settle, rich dark plum and sweet pipe tobacco take center st…

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Zara Cherry targets women who want a simple, cheerful everyday fruit scent. It opens with tart red cherry and dark plum, then transitions into a softer pear base. This light, uncomplicated blend suits casual spring mornings or warm afternoon walks when you want to smell clean and fruity without wearing a heavy designe…

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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, Alchemists Oud or Cherry?

Alchemists Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Alchemists Oud is rated 4.40/5 from 67 votes; Cherry is rated 3.87/5 from 113 votes. Choose Alchemists Oud for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cherry for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Alchemists Oud or Cherry?

Alchemists Oud lasts longest (Alchemists Oud 70/100, Cherry 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alchemists Oud or Cherry?

Alchemists Oud projects furthest (Alchemists Oud 48/100, Cherry 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchemists Oud and Cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Plum and Vanilla.

Is Alchemists Oud or Cherry better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cherry is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchemists Oud is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchemists Oud and Cherry?

Alchemists Oud has top notes of Pear, Freesia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Plum, Tobacco and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Cherry has top notes of Cherry and Plum, heart notes of Pear and Mandarin Orange, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.