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Cherish vs Fleur de Lys

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

Updated 258 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherish takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cherish

    Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Fleur de Lys

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cherish4/7
Fleur de Lys3/7
Ratings & consensus
Fleur de Lys
Community sentiment
Fleur de Lys
Longevity
Cherish
Sillage & projection
Cherish
Value for money
Cherish
Versatility
Cherish
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fleur de Lys

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
CherishRasasi
Fleur de LysPrincesse Marina De Bourbon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.56/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 12%Had 47%Want 41%
3.78/ 5 · 213 votes
Have 24%Had 34%Want 41%
Category winnerFleur de LysRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
13%Love
58%Like
0%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate

45 votes

17%Love
62%Like
1%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

213 votes

Category winnerFleur de LysMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityCherish

SillageCherish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value92
¤ Price value48
Category winnerCherishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
rose91%
fresh83%
citrus74%
floral65%
fruity56%
citrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
fresh77%
green69%
fruity61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Granny Smith appleCitrusesBellflower
Heart
BambooRoseJasmine
Base
Virginia CedarMuskAmber
Top15 to 30 minutes
Amalfi LemonBambooGranny Smith apple
Heart1 to 2 hours
LilyJasmineHyacinthRose
Base2 to 3 hours
Virginia CedarMuskWoodsy NotesAmber
InformationalShared notesGranny Smith apple, Bamboo, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Fleur de Lys, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall25
Winter25
Day100
Night6
Spring84
Summer100
Fall13
Winter9
Day100
Night7
Category winnerCherishMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex40
Women60
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#20,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerFleur de LysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherish by Rasasi opens with a bright, crisp Granny Smith apple and zesty citrus blend. It settles into a floral heart of bamboo and jasmine, anchored by a base of Virginia cedar and musk. This clean, fruity-floral scent works well for casual daytime wear during the warmer spring and summer months when you want someth…

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Fleur de Lys by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a crisp floral green eau de parfum built around sharp citrus and watery garden petals. The scent opens with a burst of tart Amalfi lemon, crisp Granny Smith apple, and green bamboo leaves that provide an immediate cooling sensation. As the initial brightness settles, a fl…

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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 Fleur de Lys?

Cherish takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherish is rated 3.56/5 from 45 votes; Fleur de Lys is rated 3.78/5 from 213 votes. Choose Cherish for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fleur de Lys for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherish or Fleur de Lys?

Cherish lasts longest (Cherish 60/100, Fleur de Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherish or Fleur de Lys?

Cherish projects furthest (Cherish 59/100, Fleur de Lys 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherish and Fleur de Lys smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Granny Smith apple, Bamboo, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Cherish or Fleur de Lys better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur de Lys is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherish is the stronger pick. Cherish suits daytime wear; Fleur de Lys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherish and Fleur de Lys?

Cherish has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Citruses and Bellflower, heart notes of Bamboo, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Amber. Fleur de Lys has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bamboo and Granny Smith apple, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Hyacinth and Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.

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