Fragrance comparison

Cerisier Etoile vs Ghamra

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Cerisier Etoile

L'Occitane en Provence

3.9327 votes

Rank #36,379 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Ghamra

Mawwal Arabia

4.6118 votes

Rank #27,257 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ghamra takes 5 of 5 categories.

Cerisier Etoile
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ghamra
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cerisier Etoile0/5

Ghamra5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerisier EtoileL'Occitane en Provence

GhamraMawwal Arabia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

4.61/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerGhamraRating 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

67%Love

28%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityGhamra

SillageGhamra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value68

Category winnerGhamraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

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

BergamotPlumAldehydesGingerGreen Notes

Heart

SageViolet LeafGeraniumTuberoseHyacinthOrris

Base

IncenseSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Geranium and Tuberose. 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

Summer100

Fall67

Winter39

Day100

Night59

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

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

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#27,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerGhamraHigher 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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Ghamra opens with a bright, spicy mix of bergamot, ginger and green notes, then settles into an aromatic fougere shape with violet leaf, sage and a soft floral polish. The dry-down adds incense, amber, woods and oakmoss, giving it a cleaner, smoother take on the modern blue style. It reads masculine, versatile and eas…

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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 Ghamra?

Ghamra takes 5 of 5 categories. Cerisier Etoile is rated 3.93/5 from 27 votes; Ghamra is rated 4.61/5 from 18 votes. Choose Cerisier Etoile for a floral and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ghamra for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerisier Etoile or Ghamra?

Ghamra lasts longest (Ghamra 71/100, Cerisier Etoile 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerisier Etoile or Ghamra?

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

Do Cerisier Etoile and Ghamra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Geranium and Tuberose.

Is Cerisier Etoile or Ghamra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cerisier Etoile and Ghamra?

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. Ghamra has top notes of Bergamot, Plum, Aldehydes and Ginger, heart notes of Sage, Violet Leaf, Geranium and Tuberose, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.