Cherry vs Cherry Magic
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
CherryChoose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cherry MagicChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cherry1/2
Cherry Magic1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Cherry Magic
- 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 PhilipCherry MagicMonblueWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.66/ 5 · 513 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · 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 winnerCherry MagicBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
almond92%
fruity84%
cherry77%
nutty69%
vanilla61%
vanilla100%
sweet92%
amber84%
cherry77%
warm spicy69%
almond61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both sweet, vanilla and cherry
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
CherryAlmondLiquor
Heart
VanillaRoseJasminePlumCinnamon
Base
Tonka BeanBenzoinSandalwoodPeru BalsamPatchouliCedar
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–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
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#52,110
PerfumerAnna Vakhitova
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 →Monblue Cherry Magic opens with a burst of dark maraschino cherry splashed with boozy almond liquor. As the initial sweetness settles on skin, juicy ripe plum and warm ground cinnamon join a smooth heart of velvety rose and creamy jasmine. The drydown reveals a comforting base of golden amber, warm tonka bean, and swe…
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 Cherry Magic?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Cherry is rated 3.66/5 from 513 votes; Cherry Magic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cherry for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cherry Magic for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Do Cherry and Cherry Magic smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and cherry accords. Common notes include Liquor, Plum, Turkish Rose and Vanilla.
Is Cherry or Cherry Magic better for summer or winter?
Cherry Magic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cherry and Cherry Magic?
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 Magic has top notes of Cherry, Almond and Liquor, heart notes of Vanilla, Rose, Jasmine and Plum, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Sandalwood and Peru Balsam.
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