Cherry Ambition vs Cherry X
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cherry Ambition takes 3 of 5 categories.
Cherry AmbitionChoose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cherry XChoose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cherry Ambition3/5
Cherry X2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Cherry Ambition
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cherry X
- Sillage & projection
- Cherry X
- Value for money
- Cherry Ambition
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cherry Ambition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cherry AmbitionThe 7 VirtuesCherry XKai PortenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 1,383 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.58/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%
Category winnerCherry AmbitionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
33%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
1,228 votes
25%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCherry X
SillageCherry X
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCherry AmbitionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcherry100%
sweet92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
woody61%
amber100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
cherry77%
musky69%
sweet61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both amber, cherry and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CherryPink PepperMarshmallowMandarin Orange
Heart
SaffronCherry BlossomOsmanthusOrris
Base
FrankincenseVanillaAmberGuaiac WoodMusk
Top
Black CherryRaspberrySaffronPink PepperCognacDavana
Heart
CarrotRoseBitter AlmondSandalwoodOsmanthusCinnamonNutmeg
Base
MuskAmberOudTonka BeanFrankincensePatchouliVanillaStyrax
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Saffron, Osmanthus and Frankincense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring29
Summer0
Fall100
Winter86
Day17
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,302
PerfumerJulie Pluchet
Launched—
Reviews258
Overall rank#49,656
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerCherry AmbitionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCherry Ambition is a dark, syrupy cherry scent with saffron spice, soft marshmallow and a warm amber woods base. It opens juicy and slightly glossy, then settles into something smokier, smoother and more textured. It suits shoppers who want a richer cherry with attitude rather than a bright fruity mist. Reviews sugges…
Reviews →Cherry X by Kai Porten opens with a boozy splash of cognac and tart black cherry, which settles into a warm, spiced woody base. Created by perfumer Mark Buxton, this fragrance suits cold autumn evenings and casual winter outings when you want a rich, dark cherry profile.
Reviews →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, Cherry Ambition or Cherry X?
Cherry Ambition takes 3 of 5 categories. Cherry Ambition is rated 3.86/5 from 1,383 votes; Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cherry Ambition for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cherry Ambition or Cherry X?
Cherry X lasts longest (Cherry X 76/100, Cherry Ambition 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cherry Ambition or Cherry X?
Cherry X projects furthest (Cherry X 67/100, Cherry Ambition 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cherry Ambition and Cherry X smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, cherry and sweet accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Saffron, Osmanthus and Frankincense.
Is Cherry Ambition or Cherry X better for summer or winter?
Cherry X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cherry Ambition and Cherry X?
Cherry Ambition has top notes of Cherry, Pink Pepper, Marshmallow and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Saffron, Cherry Blossom, Osmanthus and Orris, a base of Frankincense, Vanilla, Amber and Guaiac Wood. Cherry X has top notes of Black Cherry, Raspberry, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carrot, Rose, Bitter Almond and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Amber, Oud and Tonka Bean.
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