Fragrance comparison

Carrera Emotion vs Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

4 wins

Carrera Emotion

Carrera

3.8534 votes

Rank #26,417 CitrusAromatic

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57%scent match

L'Occitane en Provence

4.3149 votes

Rank #15,858 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carrera Emotion takes 4 of 7 categories.

Carrera Emotion
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carrera Emotion4/7

Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)
Community sentiment: Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)
Longevity: Carrera Emotion
Sillage & projection: Carrera Emotion
Value for money: Carrera Emotion
Versatility: Carrera Emotion
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Carrera EmotionCarrera

Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)L'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 37%Had 35%Want 28%

4.31/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerCerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

49%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerCerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCarrera Emotion

SillageCarrera Emotion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value46

Category winnerCarrera EmotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

fruity74%

woody65%

warm spicy56%

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, fruity and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitPlumBasilBergamot

Heart

PetitgrainLavenderCardamom

Base

PatchouliMuskCedarAmberVanillaSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

BasilGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

StrawberryCherry BlossomFlower Petals

Base3-5 hrs

MuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Basil, Bergamot and Musk. Durations are only published for Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall63

Winter63

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter23

Day100

Night17

Category winnerCarrera EmotionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 19%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,417

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carrera Emotion by Carrera opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and bitter grapefruit, spiked by green basil and dark plum sweetness. As the top notes settle, petitgrain and lavender bring an aromatic, clean barbershop edge enriched by cardamom spice. The dry down pivots to warm cedarwood, patchouli,…

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Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) by L'Occitane en Provence delivers a bright, refreshing splash of springtime fruit and clean florals. The first spritz brings tart grapefruit and aromatic basil that quickly tame the sugar of ripe wild strawberries. Soft cherry blossom petals emerge next, adding an airy,…

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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, Carrera Emotion or Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)?

Carrera Emotion takes 4 of 7 categories. Carrera Emotion is rated 3.85/5 from 34 votes; Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) is rated 4.31/5 from 49 votes. Choose Carrera Emotion for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carrera Emotion or Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)?

Carrera Emotion lasts longest (Carrera Emotion 69/100, Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carrera Emotion or Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)?

Carrera Emotion projects furthest (Carrera Emotion 58/100, Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carrera Emotion and Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Basil, Bergamot and Musk.

Is Carrera Emotion or Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Carrera Emotion is the stronger pick. For winter, Carrera Emotion is the stronger pick. Carrera Emotion suits day or night wear; Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carrera Emotion and Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)?

Carrera Emotion has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Plum and Basil, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lavender and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Cedar and Amber. Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) has top notes of Basil, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Strawberry, Cherry Blossom and Flower Petals, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.