Fragrance comparison

Cerisier Etoile vs Cross of Asia

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Cerisier Etoile

L'Occitane en Provence

3.9327 votes

Rank #36,379 FloralMusky

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29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Cross of Asia

Orlov Paris

3.4963 votes

Rank #18,014 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cross of Asia takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cerisier Etoile
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cross of Asia
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cerisier Etoile3/7

Cross of Asia4/7

Ratings & consensus: Cerisier Etoile
Community sentiment: Cerisier Etoile
Longevity: Cross of Asia
Sillage & projection: Cross of Asia
Value for money: Cerisier Etoile
Versatility: Cross of Asia
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cross of Asia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerisier EtoileL'Occitane en Provence

Cross of AsiaOrlov Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

3.49/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%

Category winnerCerisier EtoileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

21%Love

33%Like

24%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerCerisier EtoileMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityCross of Asia

SillageCross of Asia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value35

Category winnerCerisier EtoileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

yellow floral84%

musky77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both musky and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Water FlowersGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

Cherry BlossomGeraniumTuberose

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWhite Cedar Extract

Top

Geranium

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Tuberose and Musk. Durations are only published for Cerisier Etoile, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer71

Fall62

Winter38

Day100

Night57

Category winnerCross of AsiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

Casual 45%Work 34%Date 14%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#18,014

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCross of AsiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerisier Etoile by L'Occitane en Provence delivers a crisp botanical breeze centered on fresh water flowers, delicate cherry blossom petals, and clean white cedar extract. It opens with an invigorating burst of crushed green notes that mimic a morning stroll through a dewy Provencal orchard. The alcohol lift clears im…

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Cross of Asia is a creamy white floral built around tuberose, ylang-ylang and jasmine, with a geranium opening that can feel sharp before it settles. Reviews point to a polished, feminine floral with musky amber warmth, but also a divisive animalic edge that some read as elegant and others find too sour or synthetic.

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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 Etoile or Cross of Asia?

Cross of Asia takes 4 of 7 categories. Cerisier Etoile is rated 3.93/5 from 27 votes; Cross of Asia is rated 3.49/5 from 63 votes. Choose Cerisier Etoile for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cross of Asia for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerisier Etoile or Cross of Asia?

Cross of Asia lasts longest (Cross of Asia 58/100, Cerisier Etoile 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerisier Etoile or Cross of Asia?

Cross of Asia projects furthest (Cross of Asia 65/100, Cerisier Etoile 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerisier Etoile and Cross of Asia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Tuberose and Musk.

Is Cerisier Etoile or Cross of Asia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cerisier Etoile is the stronger pick. For winter, Cross of Asia is the stronger pick. Cerisier Etoile suits daytime wear; Cross of Asia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerisier Etoile and Cross of Asia?

Cerisier Etoile has top notes of Water Flowers and Green Notes, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Geranium and Tuberose, a base of Musk and White Cedar Extract. Cross of Asia has top notes of Geranium, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber.