Fragrance comparison

Aphrodite vs Cherry Ambition

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,384 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aphrodite

DOUCÉ Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #54,565 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Cherry Ambition

The 7 Virtues

3.861,383 votes

Rank #1,302 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aphrodite takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aphrodite
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Cherry Ambition
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aphrodite3/4

Cherry Ambition1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AphroditeDOUCÉ Parfums

Cherry AmbitionThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.86/ 5 · 1,383 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

42%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

1,228 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAphrodite

SillageAphrodite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

Category winnerAphroditeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral90%

rose80%

musky70%

woody60%

powdery50%

cherry100%

sweet92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Forest FruitsDried RoseGuava

Heart2-4 hrs

Cherry BlossomOsmanthusRose

Base6-8+ hrs

CashmeranMusk

Top

CherryPink PepperMarshmallowMandarin Orange

Heart

SaffronCherry BlossomOsmanthusOrris

Base

FrankincenseVanillaAmberGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCherry Blossom, Osmanthus and Musk. Durations are only published for Aphrodite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring44

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex17

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,302

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews258

Category winnerCherry AmbitionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aphrodite by DOUCÉ Parfums opens with an immediate splash of ripe forest fruits and tropical guava, tempered by the delicate tartness of dried rose petals. As the initial fruitiness settles into the skin, the fragrance reveals a lush heart of pink cherry blossom, velvety osmanthus, and fresh rose blooms. This floral b…

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Cherry Ambition is a dark, syrupy cherry scent with saffron spice, soft marshmallow and a warm amber woods base. It opens juicy and slightly glossy, then settles into something smokier, smoother and more textured. It suits shoppers who want a richer cherry with attitude rather than a bright fruity mist. Reviews sugges…

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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, Aphrodite or Cherry Ambition?

Aphrodite takes 3 of 4 categories. Aphrodite is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Cherry Ambition is rated 3.86/5 from 1,383 votes. Choose Aphrodite for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Cherry Ambition for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aphrodite or Cherry Ambition?

Aphrodite lasts longest (Aphrodite 100/100, Cherry Ambition 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aphrodite or Cherry Ambition?

Aphrodite projects furthest (Aphrodite 100/100, Cherry Ambition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aphrodite and Cherry Ambition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus and Musk.

Is Aphrodite or Cherry Ambition better for summer or winter?

Aphrodite suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aphrodite and Cherry Ambition?

Aphrodite has top notes of Forest Fruits, Dried Rose and Guava, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus and Rose, a base of Cashmeran and Musk. Cherry Ambition has top notes of Cherry, Pink Pepper, Marshmallow and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Saffron, Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus and Orris, a base of Frankincense, Vanilla, Amber and Guaiac Wood.