Fragrance comparison

Chérie vs Cocktail Splash Cranberry

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 466 ratings analysed

Chérie

Kate Spade

3.86392 votes

Rank #29,697 FruitySweet

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52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Cocktail Splash Cranberry

Marc Jacobs

3.9974 votes

Rank #19,143 FruityCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cocktail Splash Cranberry takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chérie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Cocktail Splash Cranberry
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Chérie3/7

Cocktail Splash Cranberry4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChérieKate Spade

Cocktail Splash CranberryMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 392 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 61%

Category winnerCocktail Splash CranberryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

40%Like

23%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

392 votes

28%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerCocktail Splash CranberryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChérie

SillageCocktail Splash Cranberry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value38

Category winnerChérieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

floral83%

citrus74%

woody65%

musky56%

fruity100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

musky74%

woody65%

sour56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryRed CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

Sweet PeaJasmine

Base

White WoodsMusk

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCranberry

Heart1-2 hrs

Red CurrantHoneysuckle

Base2-3 hrs

MuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesRed Currant, Mandarin Orange and Musk. Durations are only published for Cocktail Splash Cranberry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring42

Summer100

Fall27

Winter4

Day100

Night19

Category winnerChérieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women97

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 51%Work 28%Party 12%Date 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,143

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCocktail Splash CranberryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chérie by Kate Spade hits the skin with a loud, sweet burst of red currant and raspberry. It immediately feels bright, cheerful, and intensely fruity. As the initial sharpness settles, a clean floral blend of sweet pea and jasmine softens the sugary edges. This scent feels modern and youthful, ideal for warm spring da…

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Marc Jacobs Cocktail Splash Cranberry delivers an immediate rush of tart red fruit and sparkling citrus. It opens with bright mandarin orange and crisp cranberry pulp, giving off the relaxed sensation of a chilled summer drink. The sharp fruit quickly softens into sweet honeysuckle petals and tart red currant before s…

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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, Chérie or Cocktail Splash Cranberry?

Cocktail Splash Cranberry takes 4 of 7 categories. Chérie is rated 3.86/5 from 392 votes; Cocktail Splash Cranberry is rated 3.99/5 from 74 votes. Choose Chérie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Cocktail Splash Cranberry for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chérie or Cocktail Splash Cranberry?

They last about the same: Chérie 57/100, Cocktail Splash Cranberry 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chérie or Cocktail Splash Cranberry?

Cocktail Splash Cranberry projects furthest (Cocktail Splash Cranberry 60/100, Chérie 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chérie and Cocktail Splash Cranberry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Red Currant, Mandarin Orange and Musk.

Is Chérie or Cocktail Splash Cranberry better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cocktail Splash Cranberry is the stronger pick. For winter, Chérie is the stronger pick. Cocktail Splash Cranberry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chérie and Cocktail Splash Cranberry?

Chérie has top notes of Raspberry, Red Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sweet Pea and Jasmine, a base of White Woods and Musk. Cocktail Splash Cranberry has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Cranberry, heart notes of Red Currant and Honeysuckle, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes.