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Cherry vs Cherry Lady Secret

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

Updated 518 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Cherry

    Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Cherry Lady Secret

    Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cherry3/4
Cherry Lady Secret1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Cherry
Sillage & projection
Cherry
Value for money
Cherry Lady Secret
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 Philip
Cherry Lady SecretBrocard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.66/ 5 · 513 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
19%Love
45%Like
22%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate

513 votes

40%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityCherry

SillageCherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value49
¤ Price value75
Category winnerCherry Lady SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
almond92%
fruity84%
cherry77%
nutty69%
vanilla61%
amber100%
vanilla92%
sweet84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
cherry61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Sour CherryBitter AlmondLiquor
Heart
PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac
Base
VanillaPeru BalsamTonka BeanCinnamonSandalwoodBenzoinPatchouliVetiver
Top
Cherry LiqueurBitter AlmondBlack CherryCherryPlum
Heart
Tonka BeanVanillaJasmine SambacTurkish RoseCinnamon
Base
BenzoinVetiverPeru BalsamPatchouliSandalwoodCedarClove
InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring53
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex23
Women76
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#58,385

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry 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 →

Brocard Cherry Lady Secret opens with an immediate blast of sweet cherry liqueur and sharp bitter almond. The fruit impression is dark and syrupy, anchored by ripe plum and black cherry that feel plush rather than fresh. As the initial alcoholic fizz settles, a heart of warm cinnamon and creamy tonka bean moves forwar…

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 or Cherry Lady Secret?

Cherry takes 3 of 4 categories. Cherry is rated 3.66/5 from 513 votes; Cherry Lady Secret is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Cherry for a sweet and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cherry Lady Secret for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry or Cherry Lady Secret?

Cherry lasts longest (Cherry 60/100, Cherry Lady Secret 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry or Cherry Lady Secret?

Cherry projects furthest (Cherry 52/100, Cherry Lady Secret 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry and Cherry Lady Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and cherry accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Cherry or Cherry Lady Secret better for summer or winter?

Cherry Lady Secret suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry and Cherry Lady Secret?

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. Cherry Lady Secret has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Bitter Almond, Black Cherry and Cherry, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Benzoin, Vetiver, Peru Balsam and Patchouli.

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