Fragrance comparison

Cerisier Papillon vs Northern Glow

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

Cerisier Papillon

L'Occitane en Provence

3.8677 votes

Rank #17,661 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Northern Glow

Oriflame

3.63145 votes

Rank #17,652 NuttySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Northern Glow takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cerisier Papillon
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Northern Glow
Choose it for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Cerisier Papillon3/7

Northern Glow4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerisier PapillonL'Occitane en Provence

Northern GlowOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 29%Had 22%Want 49%

3.63/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerCerisier PapillonRating 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

21%Love

46%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerCerisier PapillonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNorthern Glow

SillageNorthern Glow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNorthern GlowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral91%

sweet83%

fresh74%

cherry65%

fruity56%

nutty100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

cherry69%

rose61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, rose and cherry

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

CherryMelonRaspberry

Heart

Red RoseOrange BlossomPeony

Base

HazelnutMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Peony and Cherry. 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

Spring51

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCerisier PapillonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#17,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNorthern GlowHigher 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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Oriflame Northern Glow pairs bright cherry and sharp raspberry with a warm base of hazelnut and amber. The opening hits with cold fruity notes and a crisp melon note before settling into red rose, peony, and soft orange blossom. On skin, the dry-down turns creamy and musky, creating a cozy contrast against chilly wint…

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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 Northern Glow?

Northern Glow takes 4 of 7 categories. Cerisier Papillon is rated 3.86/5 from 77 votes; Northern Glow is rated 3.63/5 from 145 votes. Choose Cerisier Papillon for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Northern Glow for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cerisier Papillon or Northern Glow?

Northern Glow lasts longest (Northern Glow 60/100, Cerisier Papillon 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerisier Papillon or Northern Glow?

Northern Glow projects furthest (Northern Glow 54/100, Cerisier Papillon 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerisier Papillon and Northern Glow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, rose and cherry accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Peony and Cherry.

Is Cerisier Papillon or Northern Glow better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cerisier Papillon is the stronger pick. For winter, Northern Glow is the stronger pick. Cerisier Papillon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerisier Papillon and Northern Glow?

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. Northern Glow has top notes of Cherry, Melon and Raspberry, heart notes of Red Rose, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Hazelnut, Musk and Amber.