Fragrance comparison

Carmina vs Cherry X

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,605 ratings analysed

Carmina

Creed

3.791,593 votes

Rank #30,372 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #50,087 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry X takes 3 of 5 categories.

Carmina
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cherry X
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Carmina2/5

Cherry X3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarminaCreed

Cherry XKai Porten

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 1,593 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerCarminaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

26%Like

16%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

1,593 votes

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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityCherry X

SillageCherry X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value25

Category winnerCherry XBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

musky84%

floral77%

cherry69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, musky and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Black CherrySaffronPink Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

May RosePeonyVioletCashmere Wood

Base6-10 hrs

MuskAmbroxanMyrhhFrankincense

Top

Black CherryRaspberrySaffronPink PepperCognacDavana

Heart

CarrotRoseBitter AlmondSandalwoodOsmanthusCinnamonNutmeg

Base

MuskAmberOudTonka BeanFrankincensePatchouliVanillaStyrax

InformationalShared notesBlack Cherry, Saffron, Pink Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for Carmina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,087

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCarminaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carmina by Creed is an assertive, modern fragrance that combines dark black cherry, crisp pink pepper, and golden saffron right out of the bottle. Rather than smelling like sugary candy, the fruit feels rich and tart, leading quickly into a lush floral center of May rose, peony, and soft violet petals. Warm cashmere w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carmina or Cherry X?

Cherry X takes 3 of 5 categories. Carmina is rated 3.79/5 from 1,593 votes; Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Carmina for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Carmina or Cherry X?

Cherry X lasts longest (Cherry X 76/100, Carmina 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carmina or Cherry X?

Cherry X projects furthest (Cherry X 67/100, Carmina 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carmina and Cherry X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and cherry accords. Common notes include Black Cherry, Saffron, Pink Pepper and Musk.

Is Carmina or Cherry X better for summer or winter?

Carmina suits evening wear; Cherry X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carmina and Cherry X?

Carmina has top notes of Black Cherry, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of May Rose, Peony, Violet and Cashmere Wood, a base of Musk, Ambroxan, Myrhh and Frankincense. 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.