Fragrance comparison

Aurum vs Ripe Cherry

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 337 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aurum

Rasayel Oud

5.002 votes

Rank #38,439 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Ripe Cherry

Angeline

4.09335 votes

Rank #26,619 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aurum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aurum
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ripe Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Aurum3/4

Ripe Cherry1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AurumRasayel Oud

Ripe CherryAngeline

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.09/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 67%Had 33%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

2 votes · too few to score

61%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

8%Hate

335 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAurum

SillageAurum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value74

Category winnerAurumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

almond61%

sweet100%

cherry92%

fruity84%

almond77%

nutty69%

tobacco61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both sweet and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondCherryCognacClove

Heart

Jasmine SambacMoroccan RoseHeliotrope

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverTobaccoAmberMusk

Top

AlmondTobaccoCranberry

Heart

CherryPatchouliRoseOrange BlossomVetiver

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Cherry, Vanilla and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men14

Unisex18

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRipe CherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aurum by Rasayel Oud delivers a rich, woody experience centered on dark cherry and spiced cognac. Launched in 2024, this scent leans into a heavy, resonant profile suited for formal winter evenings. The combination of almond and clove creates a warm, immediate impact on the skin that lingers long after application, ma…

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Ripe Cherry by Angeline opens with a sharp burst of sweet maraschino cherry, dry almond, and tart cranberry before shifting into a heavier, dark profile. As the initial fruitiness settles on skin, warm pipe tobacco and woody vetiver cut through the sweetness, preventing the composition from turning into pure syrup. Ea…

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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, Aurum or Ripe Cherry?

Aurum takes 3 of 4 categories. Aurum is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Ripe Cherry is rated 4.09/5 from 335 votes. Choose Aurum for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ripe Cherry for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aurum or Ripe Cherry?

Aurum lasts longest (Aurum 100/100, Ripe Cherry 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aurum or Ripe Cherry?

Aurum projects furthest (Aurum 100/100, Ripe Cherry 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aurum and Ripe Cherry smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Cherry, Vanilla and Vetiver.

Is Aurum or Ripe Cherry better for summer or winter?

Aurum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aurum and Ripe Cherry?

Aurum has top notes of Almond, Cherry, Cognac and Clove, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Moroccan Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver. Ripe Cherry has top notes of Almond, Tobacco and Cranberry, heart notes of Cherry, Patchouli, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla.