Fragrance comparison

Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) vs Mackie for Men

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)

L'Occitane en Provence

4.3149 votes

Rank #15,858 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mackie for Men

Bob Mackie

3.9266 votes

Rank #12,000 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mackie for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mackie for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry)2/7

Mackie for Men5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

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

Mackie for MenBob Mackie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 31%Had 7%Want 61%

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%

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

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

24%Love

53%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMackie for Men

SillageMackie for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMackie for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

StrawberryCherry BlossomFlower Petals

Base3-5 hrs

MuskCedarAmber

Top

LavenderGrapefruitNutmegLimeBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Grapefruit, 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

Spring100

Summer68

Fall27

Winter23

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer91

Fall41

Winter19

Day100

Night36

Category winnerMackie for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#12,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMackie for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Mackie for Men opens with a sharp burst of Grapefruit, Lime, and Mandarin Orange balanced by herbal Basil, Nutmeg, and Bergamot. The citrus top quickly softens into a clean floral heart of Geranium, Violet, and Lily-of-the-Valley. As the fragrance settles on skin, it rests onto a dry woody foundation of Oakmoss, Sanda…

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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, Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) or Mackie for Men?

Mackie for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) is rated 4.31/5 from 49 votes; Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) or Mackie for Men?

Mackie for Men lasts longest (Mackie for Men 57/100, Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) or Mackie for Men?

Mackie for Men projects furthest (Mackie for Men 56/100, Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) and Mackie for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Musk.

Is Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) or Mackie for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mackie for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) is the stronger pick. Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) suits daytime wear; Mackie for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerisier Amoureux (Cherry Blossom & Strawberry) and Mackie for Men?

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. Mackie for Men has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Lime, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.