Fragrance comparison

Canvas vs Cherish

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,021 ratings analysed

5 wins

Canvas

Aqualis

3.7044 votes

Rank #24,358 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Cherish

Avon

3.49977 votes

Rank #34,652 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Canvas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Canvas
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cherish
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Canvas5/7

Cherish2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CanvasAqualis

CherishAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 34%Had 6%Want 59%

3.49/ 5 · 977 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

Category winnerCanvasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

32%Like

20%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

12%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

977 votes

Category winnerCanvasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityCanvas

SillageCherish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCherishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

yellow floral84%

floral77%

sweet69%

musky61%

white floral100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

musky65%

fresh56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaPink PepperYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

IrisMimosaJasmine SambacRose Oil

Base

White MuskVanillaTonka BeanTobaccoHaitian Vetiver

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Cherry BlossomJasmine SambacMimosa

Base

Tiare FlowerWhite MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Mimosa and Jasmine Sambac. 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

Summer73

Fall82

Winter45

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCanvasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men1

Unisex1

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,358

PerfumerAmandine Galliano

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#34,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCanvasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Canvas opens with bright freesia and sparkling pink pepper before settling into a soft heart of iris and mimosa. Clean white musk and warm vanilla anchor the dry down, while subtle Haitian vetiver adds grounding texture. It wears light and airy, creating a quiet floral aura suited for cool spring mornings.

Reviews →

Avon Cherish opens with a crisp pop of pink pepper alongside sweet raspberry and tart bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the fruity top steps aside as clean cherry blossom and jasmine sambac take over the heart. Soft mimosa adds a light yellow-floral texture before settling into a base dominated by smooth white musk, cr…

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, Canvas or Cherish?

Canvas takes 5 of 7 categories. Canvas is rated 3.70/5 from 44 votes; Cherish is rated 3.49/5 from 977 votes. Choose Canvas for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cherish for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Canvas or Cherish?

Canvas lasts longest (Canvas 67/100, Cherish 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Canvas or Cherish?

Cherish projects furthest (Cherish 50/100, Canvas 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Canvas and Cherish smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Mimosa and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Canvas or Cherish better for summer or winter?

For summer, Canvas is the stronger pick. For winter, Canvas is the stronger pick. Canvas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Canvas and Cherish?

Canvas has top notes of Freesia, Pink Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Mimosa, Jasmine Sambac and Rose Oil, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Tobacco. Cherish has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Mimosa, a base of Tiare Flower, White Musk and Sandalwood.