Fragrance comparison

B.U. My Secret vs Cherry Kokomo

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

5 wins

B.U. My Secret

Sarantis

4.1331 votes

Rank #31,960 SweetFruity

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Cherry Kokomo

Gulf Orchid

3.8539 votes

Rank #20,965 SweetCherry

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.U. My Secret takes 5 of 7 categories.

B.U. My Secret
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cherry Kokomo
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

B.U. My Secret5/7

Cherry Kokomo2/7

Ratings & consensus: B.U. My Secret
Community sentiment: B.U. My Secret
Longevity: Cherry Kokomo
Sillage & projection: B.U. My Secret
Value for money: B.U. My Secret
Versatility: B.U. My Secret
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cherry Kokomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B.U. My SecretSarantis

Cherry KokomoGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 39%Want 33%

3.85/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 34%Had 3%Want 63%

Category winnerB.U. My SecretRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

28%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerB.U. My SecretMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCherry Kokomo

SillageB.U. My Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value70

Category winnerB.U. My SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity88%

cherry77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

green42%

sweet100%

cherry90%

fruity80%

rose70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ApplePearRaspberry

Heart

CherryCoconutMandarin Orange

Base

MarshmallowGardeniaJasmine

Top15-30 mins

CherryRaspberryMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

MarshmallowRoseWhite Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cherry and Marshmallow. Durations are only published for Cherry Kokomo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall73

Winter82

Day100

Night27

Spring87

Summer100

Fall67

Winter20

Day100

Night53

Category winnerB.U. My SecretMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men11

Unisex16

Women74

Casual 34%Date 27%Party 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#20,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCherry KokomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B.U. My Secret is a bright, sweet fruity floral with a clear cherry and marshmallow character. It opens juicy with apple, pear and raspberry, then settles into a playful mix of cherry, soft coconut, white florals and fluffy sweetness. From the available reviews, it comes across as youthful, easy to wear and especially…

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Cherry Kokomo by Gulf Orchid opens with a bright splash of juicy red cherry, tart raspberry, and sparkling mandarin. The initial blast feels zesty and sweet. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down to reveal a fluffy marshmallow accord paired with soft rose and dewy white blossom petals. It smells like candied …

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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, B.U. My Secret or Cherry Kokomo?

B.U. My Secret takes 5 of 7 categories. B.U. My Secret is rated 4.13/5 from 31 votes; Cherry Kokomo is rated 3.85/5 from 39 votes. Choose B.U. My Secret for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cherry Kokomo for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, B.U. My Secret or Cherry Kokomo?

Cherry Kokomo lasts longest (Cherry Kokomo 60/100, B.U. My Secret 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, B.U. My Secret or Cherry Kokomo?

B.U. My Secret projects furthest (B.U. My Secret 50/100, Cherry Kokomo 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do B.U. My Secret and Cherry Kokomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and cherry accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cherry and Marshmallow.

Is B.U. My Secret or Cherry Kokomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cherry Kokomo is the stronger pick. For winter, B.U. My Secret is the stronger pick. B.U. My Secret suits daytime wear; Cherry Kokomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B.U. My Secret and Cherry Kokomo?

B.U. My Secret has top notes of Apple, Pear and Raspberry, heart notes of Cherry, Coconut and Mandarin Orange, a base of Marshmallow, Gardenia and Jasmine. Cherry Kokomo has top notes of Cherry, Raspberry and Mandarin, heart notes of Marshmallow, Rose and White Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Ambergris.