Fragrance comparison

Cherry vs I Want

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 571 ratings analysed

Cherry

Max Philip

3.66513 votes

Rank #13,875 SweetAlmond

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67%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

I Want

Bibliothèque de Parfum

3.8458 votes

Rank #15,653 SweetAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Want takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
I Want
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cherry1/7

I Want6/7

Ratings & consensus: I Want
Community sentiment: I Want
Longevity: I Want
Sillage & projection: I Want
Value for money: I Want
Versatility: I Want
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

I WantBibliothèque de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 513 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

Category winnerI WantRating 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

35%Love

37%Like

23%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerI WantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityI Want

SillageI Want

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value55

Category winnerI WantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

fruity84%

cherry77%

nutty69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

almond92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

cherry61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both sweet, almond and fruity

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

Bitter AlmondCherryLiquor

Heart

PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

SandalwoodCinnamonTonkaBenzoinCedarVetiverClovesPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Liquor, Plum and Turkish Rose. 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–

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerI WantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex23

Women76

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,875

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#15,653

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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 …

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I Want is a boozy cherry and bitter almond gourmand that stays very cherry on skin. The opening reads like cherry liqueur with an amaretto-like almond edge, then it softens into a sweeter cherry with hints of plum and a smoky-leaning vanilla finish. Expect a bold, fairly linear cherry profile that can feel cosy in col…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry or I Want?

I Want takes 6 of 7 categories. Cherry is rated 3.66/5 from 513 votes; I Want is rated 3.84/5 from 58 votes. Choose Cherry for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose I Want for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cherry or I Want?

I Want lasts longest (I Want 65/100, Cherry 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry or I Want?

I Want projects furthest (I Want 60/100, Cherry 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry and I Want smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, almond and fruity accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Liquor, Plum and Turkish Rose.

Is Cherry or I Want better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cherry is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherry is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry and I Want?

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. I Want has top notes of Bitter Almond, Cherry and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Tonka and Benzoin.