Cherry vs Bitter Almond Liquor
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cherry takes 1 of 1 categories.
CherryChoose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Bitter Almond LiquorChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cherry1/1
Bitter Almond Liquor0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cherry
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CherryMax PhilipBitter Almond LiquorB.ATESWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 513 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 0%Had 3%Want 97%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
45%Like
22%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate
513 votes
25%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
almond92%
fruity84%
cherry77%
nutty69%
vanilla61%
woody100%
sweet92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sour CherryBitter AlmondLiquor
Heart
PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac
Base
VanillaPeru BalsamTonka BeanCinnamonSandalwoodBenzoinPatchouliVetiver
Top
CherryMacaronsLiquorJuniperPlumWhite IrisBergamot
Heart
Turkish RoseJasmineLilyTonka BeanVanillaAmbergris
Base
Peru BalsamBenzoinSandalwoodCedarVetiverClovePatchouliCinnamon
InformationalShared notesLiquor, Plum, Turkish Rose and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#13,875
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#61,501
PerfumerBünyamin ATEŞ, Julie Massé
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCherryHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCherry by Max Philip opens with a dark, liqueur-soaked cherry and a clear bitter almond edge, then settles into a sweeter mix of vanilla, plum and soft woods. It reads warm, gourmand and slightly powdery rather than fresh. If you enjoy the Lost Cherry style but want something a touch lighter and more affordable, this …
Reviews →Bitter Almond Liquor by B.ATES is a boozy, gourmand fragrance that centers on the intersection of cherry and macaron notes. It settles into a warm, balsamic base that feels suited for cooler months or evening wear. Designed for both men and women, it emphasizes a rich, resinous profile rather than traditional floral s…
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 or Bitter Almond Liquor?
Cherry takes 1 of 1 categories. Cherry is rated 3.66/5 from 513 votes; Bitter Almond Liquor is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cherry for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bitter Almond Liquor for a woody and sweet character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Do Cherry and Bitter Almond Liquor smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Liquor, Plum, Turkish Rose and Vanilla.
Is Cherry or Bitter Almond Liquor better for summer or winter?
Bitter Almond Liquor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cherry and Bitter Almond Liquor?
Cherry has top notes of Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon. Bitter Almond Liquor has top notes of Cherry, Macarons, Liquor and Juniper, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Lily and Tonka Bean, a base of Peru Balsam, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Cedar.
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