Fragrance comparison

Black Cherry vs Cherry X

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Black Cherry

Lathr

—0 votes

Rank #67,279 AmberCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #45,327 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry X takes 1 of 1 categories.

Black Cherry
Choose it for a amber and cherry character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Cherry X
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Cherry0/1

Cherry X1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CherryLathr

Cherry XKai Porten

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

25%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

cherry83%

animalic65%

powdery48%

soft spicy30%

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, cherry and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CherryAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CherryRaspberrySaffronPink PepperCognacDavana

Heart

CarrotRoseBitter AlmondSandalwoodOsmanthusCinnamonNutmeg

Base

MuskAmberOudTonka BeanFrankincensePatchouliVanillaStyrax

InformationalShared notesBlack Cherry and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,327

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCherry XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cherry by Lathr balances the sharp, juicy punch of dark fruit with the grounding heat of mahogany amber. It is an unisex Oriental Vanilla fragrance that leans into a deep, resinous profile. Ideal for cooler evenings or fall outings, it provides a warm sensory presence that lingers on the skin throughout the day,…

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Cherry X by Kai Porten opens with a boozy splash of cognac and tart black cherry, which settles into a warm, spiced woody base. Created by perfumer Mark Buxton, this fragrance suits cold autumn evenings and casual winter outings when you want a rich, dark cherry profile.

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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.

Do Black Cherry and Cherry X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, cherry and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Cherry and Amber.

Is Black Cherry or Cherry X better for summer or winter?

Black Cherry suits day or night wear; Cherry X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cherry and Cherry X?

Black Cherry features Black Cherry and Amber. Cherry X has top notes of Black Cherry, Raspberry, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carrot, Rose, Bitter Almond and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Amber, Oud and Tonka Bean.