Fragrance comparison

Cherie vs Sleeping with Ghosts

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 294 ratings analysed

Cherie

Vivienne Sabo

3.3860 votes

Rank #39,724 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sleeping with Ghosts

Mark Buxton

3.91234 votes

Rank #9,496 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sleeping with Ghosts takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cherie
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sleeping with Ghosts
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cherie3/7

Sleeping with Ghosts4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CherieVivienne Sabo

Sleeping with GhostsMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.38/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 49%Had 36%Want 15%

3.91/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

Category winnerSleeping with GhostsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

40%Like

23%Ok

18%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

32%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

234 votes

Category winnerSleeping with GhostsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySleeping with Ghosts

SillageCherie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCherieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeMarigoldBergamot

Heart

CyclamenPeonyJasmine

Base

PatchouliVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

QuinceMarigold

Heart2 to 4 hours

LeatherPeony

Base4 to 8 hours

VanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Peony and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Sleeping with Ghosts, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer36

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer73

Fall55

Winter23

Day100

Night28

Category winnerCherieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men3

Unisex41

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,496

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerSleeping with GhostsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherie opens with bright mandarin and bergamot, then settles into a soft peony and jasmine floral with a green, slightly earthy patchouli base. It reads fresh first, floral through the heart, and quietly woody in the dry-down. This is a light, easy feminine scent for daytime wear, especially in mild weather. If you li…

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Sleeping with Ghosts by Mark Buxton is an unconventional floral fruity fragrance built around an unexpected contrast of crisp fruit and smooth leather. The scent opens with a sweet splash of tart quince paired with the dry, aromatic herbal bite of marigold. In the heart, fresh peony balances supple leather that carrie…

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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, Cherie or Sleeping with Ghosts?

Sleeping with Ghosts takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherie is rated 3.38/5 from 60 votes; Sleeping with Ghosts is rated 3.91/5 from 234 votes. Choose Cherie for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sleeping with Ghosts for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherie or Sleeping with Ghosts?

Sleeping with Ghosts lasts longest (Sleeping with Ghosts 63/100, Cherie 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherie or Sleeping with Ghosts?

Cherie projects furthest (Cherie 59/100, Sleeping with Ghosts 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherie and Sleeping with Ghosts smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Marigold, Peony and Vetiver.

Is Cherie or Sleeping with Ghosts better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sleeping with Ghosts is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherie is the stronger pick. Cherie suits daytime wear; Sleeping with Ghosts suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherie and Sleeping with Ghosts?

Cherie has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Sleeping with Ghosts has top notes of Quince and Marigold, heart notes of Leather and Peony, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver.