Fragrance comparison

Almaz vs Wild Cherry

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 2,569 ratings analysed

Almaz

Kajal

4.121,253 votes

Rank #2,618 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Wild Cherry

Mancera

3.641,316 votes

Rank #6,059 PowderyCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wild Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories.

Almaz
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Wild Cherry
Choose it for a powdery and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Almaz3/7

Wild Cherry4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlmazKajal

Wild CherryMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 1,253 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 1,316 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerAlmazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

1,253 votes

26%Love

37%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

1,316 votes

Category winnerAlmazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityWild Cherry

SillageWild Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value51

Category winnerWild CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

vanilla83%

citrus74%

powdery65%

woody56%

powdery100%

cherry92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

iris69%

citrus61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantCalabrian bergamotAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart

RaspberryHeliotropeTurkish RoseOrris

Base

Brown sugarMadagascar VanillaMuskTonka BeanSandalwoodAmber

Top20-30 mins

CherryBergamotLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisHeliotropePatchouliJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

Madagascar VanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Heliotrope, Orris and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Wild Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerWild CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,618

PerfumerRania Jouaneh

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#6,059

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews99

Category winnerAlmazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Almaz by Kajal starts with a tart blast of black currant and calabrian bergamot before settling into a sweet, creamy raspberry and brown sugar base. This unisex perfume suits mild spring days and outdoor summer evenings when you want a rich fruity trail that lingers for hours. It is a sweet scent with a woody underton…

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Mancera Wild Cherry delivers an unapologetic clash of tart fruit and vintage cosmetic powder. It is bold. The opening hits with a sharp splash of dark sour cherry, bitter bergamot, and zesty lemon before settling into a thick, powdery floral heart of orris and sweet almond-scented heliotrope. Far from a simple sugary …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Almaz or Wild Cherry?

Wild Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories. Almaz is rated 4.12/5 from 1,253 votes; Wild Cherry is rated 3.64/5 from 1,316 votes. Choose Almaz for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Wild Cherry for a powdery and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Almaz or Wild Cherry?

They last about the same: Wild Cherry 74/100, Almaz 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Almaz or Wild Cherry?

Wild Cherry projects furthest (Wild Cherry 68/100, Almaz 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Almaz and Wild Cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Heliotrope, Orris and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Almaz or Wild Cherry better for summer or winter?

For summer, Almaz is the stronger pick. For winter, Wild Cherry is the stronger pick. Wild Cherry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Almaz and Wild Cherry?

Almaz has top notes of Black Currant, Calabrian bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Raspberry, Heliotrope, Turkish Rose and Orris, a base of Brown sugar, Madagascar Vanilla, Musk and Tonka Bean. Wild Cherry has top notes of Cherry, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk.