Fragrance comparison

Cerisier Etoile vs Denim Gold

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Cerisier Etoile

L'Occitane en Provence

3.9327 votes

Rank #36,379 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Denim Gold

Denim

4.0010 votes

Rank #46,104 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Denim Gold takes 3 of 6 categories.

Cerisier Etoile
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Denim Gold
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cerisier Etoile2/6

Denim Gold3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerisier EtoileL'Occitane en Provence

Denim GoldDenim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%

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

30%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDenim Gold

SillageDenim Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value91

Category winnerDenim GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

woody100%

floral92%

green84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, woody and green

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesBergamotLavender

Heart2-3 hrs

Water FlowersPatchouli

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskVanilla

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall33

Winter13

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer83

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

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

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 42%Work 35%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCerisier EtoileHigher 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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Denim Gold by Denim is an accessible woody spicy cologne built around crisp, everyday energy. It opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, herbal lavender, and crushed green leaves that quickly wakes up your senses. As the first rush settles, watery florals and clean patchouli step forward to smooth out the edges. The dr…

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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 Denim Gold?

Denim Gold takes 3 of 6 categories. Cerisier Etoile is rated 3.93/5 from 27 votes; Denim Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Cerisier Etoile for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Denim Gold for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerisier Etoile or Denim Gold?

Denim Gold lasts longest (Denim Gold 60/100, Cerisier Etoile 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerisier Etoile or Denim Gold?

Denim Gold projects furthest (Denim Gold 53/100, Cerisier Etoile 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerisier Etoile and Denim Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and green accords. Common notes include Water Flowers, Green Notes and Musk.

Is Cerisier Etoile or Denim Gold better for summer or winter?

Cerisier Etoile suits daytime wear; Denim Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerisier Etoile and Denim Gold?

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. Denim Gold has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Water Flowers and Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Musk and Vanilla.