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Cherry Blossom vs Elle 18 Cherry Desire

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

Updated 30 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

  • Cherry Blossom

    Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Elle 18 Cherry Desire

    Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cherry Blossom2/5
Elle 18 Cherry Desire2/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Cherry Blossom
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Elle 18 Cherry Desire
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Elle 18 Cherry Desire
Fragranxe ranking
Cherry Blossom

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cherry BlossomDilís Parfum
Elle 18 Cherry DesireChristine Lavoisier Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 43%Had 13%Want 43%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
48%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

27 votes

33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityCherry Blossom

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value85
¤ Price value100
Category winnerElle 18 Cherry DesireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
cherry100%
sweet92%
almond84%
vanilla77%
powdery69%
woody61%
cherry100%
sweet92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
balsamic69%
fruity61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both cherry, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CherryBitter AlmondRose
Heart1 to 2 hours
Cherry BlossomHeliotropePistachio
Base2 to 4 hours
SandalwoodTonkaMuskVanillaCedar
Top15-30 mins
Cherry LiqueurBitter AlmondBlack Cherry
Heart2-3 hrs
CherryPlumTurkish RoseJasmine
Base5-7 hrs
CinnamonTonkaPeru BalsamVanilla
Category winnerElle 18 Cherry DesireLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring69
Summer62
Fall100
Winter77
Day100
Night60
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex12
Women88
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,729

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,342

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCherry BlossomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry Blossom by Dilís Parfum is a sweet oriental floral fragrance centred on ripe cherry, bitter almond, and soft cherry blossom petals. It opens with an immediate burst of tart fruit and nutty almond before shifting into a powdery heart of heliotrope, pistachio, and fresh rose. As it settles, warm vanilla, tonka, s…

Reviews →

Elle 18 Cherry Desire hits the nose with a blast of syrupy black cherry, bitter almond, and sweet cherry liqueur. Give it two minutes. The initial sharp alcohol burst evaporates quickly, revealing a thick, pastry-like cherry filling that smells remarkably like almond cake. Plush Turkish rose and ripe plum soften the c…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry Blossom or Elle 18 Cherry Desire?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Cherry Blossom is rated 4.07/5 from 27 votes; Elle 18 Cherry Desire is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cherry Blossom for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Elle 18 Cherry Desire for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Blossom or Elle 18 Cherry Desire?

Cherry Blossom lasts longest (Cherry Blossom 57/100, Elle 18 Cherry Desire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Blossom or Elle 18 Cherry Desire?

Projection is very close: Cherry Blossom 50/100, Elle 18 Cherry Desire 50/100 for sillage.

Do Cherry Blossom and Elle 18 Cherry Desire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cherry, Bitter Almond, Rose and Tonka.

Is Cherry Blossom or Elle 18 Cherry Desire better for summer or winter?

Cherry Blossom suits daytime wear; Elle 18 Cherry Desire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Blossom and Elle 18 Cherry Desire?

Cherry Blossom has top notes of Cherry, Bitter Almond and Rose, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Heliotrope and Pistachio, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka, Musk and Vanilla. Elle 18 Cherry Desire has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Bitter Almond and Black Cherry, heart notes of Cherry, Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cinnamon, Tonka, Peru Balsam and Vanilla.

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