Fragrance comparison

Cerisier Papillon vs Geisha 祗园花魁

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

Cerisier Papillon

L'Occitane en Provence

3.8677 votes

Rank #17,661 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

Geisha 祗园花魁

RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

3.388 votes

Rank #60,612 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Cerisier Papillon
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Geisha 祗园花魁
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cerisier Papillon1/3

Geisha 祗园花魁1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Geisha 祗园花魁
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cerisier Papillon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerisier PapillonL'Occitane en Provence

Geisha 祗园花魁RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 29%Had 22%Want 49%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

65%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

13%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityGeisha 祗园花魁

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral91%

sweet83%

fresh74%

cherry65%

fruity56%

rose100%

floral86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match89%Very similar · both rose, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

RoseRaspberryBay Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyCherry

Base3-4 hrs

Cherry extractPalisander Rosewood

Top

RaspberryRoseBay Leaf

Heart

PeonyCherry

Base

Cherry extractPalisander RosewoodMahogany

InformationalShared notesRose, Raspberry, Bay Leaf and Peony. Durations are only published for Cerisier Papillon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#60,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCerisier PapillonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerisier Papillon by L'Occitane en Provence delivers a crisp, airy springtime splash that captures blooming orchards at sunrise. The tartness hits immediately. Crisp green bay leaf cuts clean through ripe raspberry and tender morning rose petals within seconds of spraying. As the opening sparkle calms, sweet cherry pu…

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Geisha opens with a rosy raspberry brightness, then settles into peony and cherry with a soft woody base. It reads floral-fruity first, with a fresh edge from bay leaf rather than heavy syrupy sweetness. This is the kind of scent that may suit spring days, light evening wear, and anyone who likes rose with a delicate …

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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 Papillon or Geisha 祗园花魁?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Cerisier Papillon is rated 3.86/5 from 77 votes; Geisha 祗园花魁 is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Cerisier Papillon for a rose and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Geisha 祗园花魁 for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerisier Papillon or Geisha 祗园花魁?

Geisha 祗园花魁 lasts longest (Geisha 祗园花魁 60/100, Cerisier Papillon 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerisier Papillon or Geisha 祗园花魁?

Projection is very close: Cerisier Papillon 44/100, Geisha 祗园花魁 44/100 for sillage.

Do Cerisier Papillon and Geisha 祗园花魁 smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Rose, Raspberry, Bay Leaf and Peony.

Is Cerisier Papillon or Geisha 祗园花魁 better for summer or winter?

Cerisier Papillon suits daytime wear; Geisha 祗园花魁 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerisier Papillon and Geisha 祗园花魁?

Cerisier Papillon has top notes of Rose, Raspberry and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Peony and Cherry, a base of Cherry extract and Palisander Rosewood. Geisha 祗园花魁 has top notes of Raspberry, Rose and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Peony and Cherry, a base of Cherry extract, Palisander Rosewood and Mahogany.