Fragrance comparison

Cerisier Etoile vs White Satin

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Cerisier Etoile

L'Occitane en Provence

3.9327 votes

Rank #36,379 FloralMusky

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36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

White Satin

Milton Lloyd

3.7637 votes

Rank #38,703 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Satin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cerisier Etoile
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Satin
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cerisier Etoile2/7

White Satin5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerisier EtoileL'Occitane en Provence

White SatinMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 49%Had 24%Want 27%

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

22%Love

46%Like

22%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerWhite SatinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityWhite Satin

SillageWhite Satin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value88

Category winnerWhite SatinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

rose61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both floral, woody 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

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseTuberoseGeraniumVioletCherry Blossom

Base

AmberCedarPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesCherry Blossom, 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

Summer63

Fall88

Winter88

Day100

Night55

Category winnerWhite SatinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

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

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#38,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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White Satin by Milton Lloyd starts with a sharp blast of bergamot and grapefruit. This citrus opening softens quickly on the skin. A dense floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, violet, and tuberose then takes over. The scent has a clean, soap-like character that feels vintage rather than modern. It settles in…

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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 White Satin?

White Satin takes 5 of 7 categories. Cerisier Etoile is rated 3.93/5 from 27 votes; White Satin is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes. Choose Cerisier Etoile for a floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Satin for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerisier Etoile or White Satin?

White Satin lasts longest (White Satin 76/100, Cerisier Etoile 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerisier Etoile or White Satin?

White Satin projects furthest (White Satin 69/100, Cerisier Etoile 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerisier Etoile and White Satin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cherry Blossom, Geranium and Tuberose.

Is Cerisier Etoile or White Satin better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cerisier Etoile and White Satin?

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. White Satin has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Patchouli and Vanilla.