Fragrance comparison

Althaur vs Cherry X

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Althaur

HelloHelen

3.002 votes

Rank #70,472 WoodyRum

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #50,176 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry X takes 4 of 4 categories.

Althaur
Choose it for a woody and rum character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Cherry X
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Althaur0/4

Cherry X4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlthaurHelloHelen

Cherry XKai Porten

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

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

25%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityCherry X

SillageCherry X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value25

Category winnerCherry XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rum92%

soft spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

musky61%

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRumSaffron

Heart

PatchouliIrisRose

Base

OudDry WoodNutmegMuskMugwort

Top

Black CherryRaspberrySaffronPink PepperCognacDavana

Heart

CarrotRoseBitter AlmondSandalwoodOsmanthusCinnamonNutmeg

Base

MuskAmberOudTonka BeanFrankincensePatchouliVanillaStyrax

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Saffron, Patchouli and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,472

PerfumerHelen Nechyporuk, Vanessa Prudent

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,176

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCherry XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Althaur by HelloHelen opens with a sharp flash of pink pepper and dark rum before settling into a warm core of patchouli, iris, and earthy saffron. Dry woods and subtle oud anchor the base, creating a cozy atmosphere tailored for crisp autumn nights and intimate dinners.

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Cherry X by Kai Porten opens with a boozy splash of cognac and tart black cherry, which settles into a warm, spiced woody base. Created by perfumer Mark Buxton, this fragrance suits cold autumn evenings and casual winter outings when you want a rich, dark cherry profile.

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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, Althaur or Cherry X?

Cherry X takes 4 of 4 categories. Althaur is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Althaur for a woody and rum character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Althaur or Cherry X?

Cherry X lasts longest (Cherry X 76/100, Althaur 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Althaur or Cherry X?

Cherry X projects furthest (Cherry X 67/100, Althaur 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Althaur and Cherry X smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Saffron, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Althaur or Cherry X better for summer or winter?

Althaur suits day or night wear; Cherry X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Althaur and Cherry X?

Althaur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Rum and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli, Iris and Rose, a base of Oud, Dry Wood, Nutmeg and Musk. Cherry X has top notes of Black Cherry, Raspberry, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carrot, Rose, Bitter Almond and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Amber, Oud and Tonka Bean.