Background vs Cherry
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Background takes 5 of 7 categories.
BackgroundChoose it for a anis and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
CherryChoose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Background5/7
Cherry2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Background
- Community sentiment
- Background
- Longevity
- Background
- Sillage & projection
- Background
- Value for money
- Cherry
- Versatility
- Cherry
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Background
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BackgroundJil SanderCherryWe PinkWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.52/ 5 · 181 votes
Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%
4.02/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 68%Had 12%Want 20%
Category winnerBackgroundRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate61%Love
33%Like
2%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
181 votes
48%Love
26%Like
14%Ok
5%Dislike
7%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerBackgroundMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBackground
SillageBackground
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCherryBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothanis100%
vanilla92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
sweet100%
powdery92%
cherry84%
amber77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AniseRaspberryTarragonLavenderBergamotLemon
Heart
CinnamonCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose
Base
BenzoinVanillaCedarTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodMusk
Top
CherryRaspberryApple
Heart
CarnationHeliotropeJasmine
Base
PralineSandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Carnation, Jasmine and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring92
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring96
Summer79
Fall92
Winter100
Day100
Night95
Category winnerCherryMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,595
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#27,782
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBackgroundHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBackground by Jil Sander is a distinctive oriental fougere that opens with a brisk combination of sweet anise, tart raspberry, and herbal lavender. As the initial freshness settles on the skin, a warm core of cinnamon, carnation, and powdery heliotrope emerges, adding a cozy spicy sweetness. The base grounds the fragr…
Reviews →Cherry by We Pink hits the air with a loud pop of sweet cherry and tart raspberry, backed by a crisp green apple bite. It is a sweet, fruity option that shifts from a bright syrup opening into a soft, cosmetic powder finish on the skin. As the initial fruitiness simmers, a warm base of praline and sandalwood anchors t…
Reviews →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, Background or Cherry?
Background takes 5 of 7 categories. Background is rated 4.52/5 from 181 votes; Cherry is rated 4.02/5 from 42 votes. Choose Background for a anis and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cherry for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Background or Cherry?
Background lasts longest (Background 77/100, Cherry 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Background or Cherry?
Background projects furthest (Background 68/100, Cherry 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Background and Cherry smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Carnation, Jasmine and Heliotrope.
Is Background or Cherry better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cherry is the stronger pick. For winter, Background is the stronger pick. Cherry suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Background and Cherry?
Background has top notes of Anise, Raspberry, Tarragon and Lavender, heart notes of Cinnamon, Carnation, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Cherry has top notes of Cherry, Raspberry and Apple, heart notes of Carnation, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Praline, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
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