Fragrance comparison

Aromatics Black Cherry vs Scarlet Jas

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 379 ratings analysed

Aromatics Black Cherry

Clinique

3.91335 votes

Rank #30,768 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Scarlet Jas

Just Jack

4.1844 votes

Rank #11,930 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scarlet Jas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aromatics Black Cherry
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Scarlet Jas
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aromatics Black Cherry2/7

Scarlet Jas5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics Black CherryClinique

Scarlet JasJust Jack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 64%

4.18/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerScarlet JasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

335 votes

45%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerScarlet JasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAromatics Black Cherry

SillageAromatics Black Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value88

Category winnerScarlet JasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

cherry84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Sour CherryCardamomWhite PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

GalbanumRoseJasmine Sambac

Base5 to 7 hours

AmberLabdanumCashmere Wood

Top

White PepperBlack PepperBergamotCinnamonGingerSicilian MandarinCardamom

Heart

Jasmine SambacYlang-YlangClary SageNeroli

Base

AmberWoody NotesLabdanumLeather

InformationalShared notesCardamom, White Pepper, Bergamot and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Aromatics Black Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer9

Fall89

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall53

Winter41

Day75

Night100

Category winnerScarlet JasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex44

Women52

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerScarlet JasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics Black Cherry by Clinique presents a dark, spiced take on fruit and amber. The opening pairs a tart sour cherry with the sharp crackle of cardamom, white pepper, and a touch of bergamot. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance reveals a heart of galbanum, rose, and jasmine sambac that keeps the fruit…

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Scarlet Jas by Just Jack captures the intense aroma of blooming white florals warmed by spices. Ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon greet the nose before yielding to a rich heart of jasmine sambac. Designed for women who enjoy bold floral compositions, it settles into a dry base of amber and leather that suits chilly sprin…

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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, Aromatics Black Cherry or Scarlet Jas?

Scarlet Jas takes 5 of 7 categories. Aromatics Black Cherry is rated 3.91/5 from 335 votes; Scarlet Jas is rated 4.18/5 from 44 votes. Choose Aromatics Black Cherry for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Scarlet Jas for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics Black Cherry or Scarlet Jas?

They last about the same: Aromatics Black Cherry 69/100, Scarlet Jas 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics Black Cherry or Scarlet Jas?

Aromatics Black Cherry projects furthest (Aromatics Black Cherry 68/100, Scarlet Jas 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics Black Cherry and Scarlet Jas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, White Pepper, Bergamot and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Aromatics Black Cherry or Scarlet Jas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Scarlet Jas is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics Black Cherry is the stronger pick. Aromatics Black Cherry suits evening wear; Scarlet Jas suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics Black Cherry and Scarlet Jas?

Aromatics Black Cherry has top notes of Sour Cherry, Cardamom, White Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Galbanum, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Amber, Labdanum and Cashmere Wood. Scarlet Jas has top notes of White Pepper, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, Clary Sage and Neroli, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Labdanum and Leather.