Fragrance comparison

Cherish vs Gold Calacatta

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 983 ratings analysed

Cherish

Avon

3.49977 votes

Rank #34,652 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Gold Calacatta

Aurora Scents

3.336 votes

Rank #67,536 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Calacatta takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cherish
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gold Calacatta
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cherish1/4

Gold Calacatta3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gold Calacatta
Sillage & projection: Gold Calacatta
Value for money: Gold Calacatta
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cherish

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CherishAvon

Gold CalacattaAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 977 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

52%Like

10%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

977 votes

33%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityGold Calacatta

SillageGold Calacatta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value86

Category winnerGold CalacattaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

musky65%

fresh56%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Cherry BlossomJasmine SambacMimosa

Base

Tiare FlowerWhite MuskSandalwood

Top

GingerBergamotPlumRaspberryPeach

Heart

IrisJasmine SambacOrchidOsmanthusRose

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinNagarmothaCedarWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex1

Women98

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,536

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCherishHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Cherish opens with a crisp pop of pink pepper alongside sweet raspberry and tart bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the fruity top steps aside as clean cherry blossom and jasmine sambac take over the heart. Soft mimosa adds a light yellow-floral texture before settling into a base dominated by smooth white musk, cr…

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Gold Calacatta by Aurora Scents offers a complex interplay of fruit, spice, and woody resins. It is a striking unisex composition that feels both polished and grounded. With its noticeable longevity and unique development, it serves as a bold option for those seeking a fragrance that shifts from a bright, gingery open…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherish or Gold Calacatta?

Gold Calacatta takes 3 of 4 categories. Cherish is rated 3.49/5 from 977 votes; Gold Calacatta is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Cherish for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gold Calacatta for a woody and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherish or Gold Calacatta?

Gold Calacatta lasts longest (Gold Calacatta 67/100, Cherish 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherish or Gold Calacatta?

Gold Calacatta projects furthest (Gold Calacatta 54/100, Cherish 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherish and Gold Calacatta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac and White Musk.

Is Cherish or Gold Calacatta better for summer or winter?

Gold Calacatta suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherish and Gold Calacatta?

Cherish has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Mimosa, a base of Tiare Flower, White Musk and Sandalwood. Gold Calacatta has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine Sambac, Orchid and Osmanthus, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Nagarmotha and Cedar.