Fragrance comparison

Cherry Blossom vs Nine-to-Five

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Cherry Blossom

Al Haramain Perfumes

1.673 votes

Rank #75,005 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Nine-to-Five

Mango

4.502 votes

Rank #58,403 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nine-to-Five takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cherry Blossom
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nine-to-Five
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cherry Blossom1/4

Nine-to-Five2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cherry Blossom
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Nine-to-Five
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nine-to-Five

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry BlossomAl Haramain Perfumes

Nine-to-FiveMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate17

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCherry Blossom

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNine-to-FiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus86%

floral72%

fresh spicy58%

musky44%

aromatic30%

woody100%

rose83%

powdery65%

floral48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseBergamotOrange Blossom

Heart

CedarwoodMuskVanilla

Base

Sandalwood

Notes

RoseSandalwoodCedarwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Cedarwood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Nine-to-Five, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 43%Casual 35%Date 15%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,005

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNine-to-FiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry Blossom by Al Haramain is a rose led floral with a bright citrus lift, then a clean musk and vanilla heart that turns softer and woodier as it dries down. Despite the name, it reads more like rose, orange blossom and gentle musky woods than a fruity cherry scent. Wear feels easy and daytime friendly, with a smo…

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Nine-to-Five by Mango brings a clean, understated approach to daily office wear. The first spray gives off a quick flash of perfumer alcohol before settling into a fresh, dewy rose petal aroma. Soon after, creamy sandalwood softens the floral sharpness, adding a smooth warmth that hugs close to your collarbones. Dry c…

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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, Cherry Blossom or Nine-to-Five?

Nine-to-Five takes 2 of 4 categories. Cherry Blossom is rated 1.67/5 from 3 votes; Nine-to-Five is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cherry Blossom for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nine-to-Five for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Blossom or Nine-to-Five?

Cherry Blossom lasts longest (Cherry Blossom 67/100, Nine-to-Five 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Blossom or Nine-to-Five?

Projection is very close: Cherry Blossom 50/100, Nine-to-Five 50/100 for sillage.

Do Cherry Blossom and Nine-to-Five smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Cedarwood and Sandalwood.

Is Cherry Blossom or Nine-to-Five better for summer or winter?

Cherry Blossom suits daytime wear; Nine-to-Five suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Blossom and Nine-to-Five?

Cherry Blossom has top notes of Rose, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cedarwood, Musk and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood. Nine-to-Five features Rose, Sandalwood and Cedarwood.