Fragrance comparison

Cherry vs Kid in Candy Store

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 514 ratings analysed

1 wins

Cherry

Max Philip

3.66513 votes

Rank #13,930 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Kid in Candy Store

Alexandria Fragrances

5.001 votes

Rank #70,635 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry takes 1 of 1 categories.

Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Kid in Candy Store
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character.

Cherry1/1

Kid in Candy Store0/1

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 Philip

Kid in Candy StoreAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 513 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

fruity84%

cherry77%

nutty69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and vanilla

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 AlmondStrawberryMilkBlackcurrantSour Cherry

Heart

Jasmine SambacTurkish RoseRaspberryJasmineCaramelVioletRosePlum

Base

VanillaPeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCinnamonBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesSour Cherry, Bitter Almond, 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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex23

Women76

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#70,635

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 …

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Kid in Candy Store leans straight into a fruity gourmand style, opening with tart cherry, strawberry, blackcurrant and bitter almond over a creamy milk note. It quickly settles into a sweeter core of caramel, raspberry, plum and soft florals. The dry-down looks richer and warmer, with vanilla, tonka, sandalwood, benzo…

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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 Kid in Candy Store?

Cherry takes 1 of 1 categories. Cherry is rated 3.66/5 from 513 votes; Kid in Candy Store is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cherry for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Kid in Candy Store for a sweet and fruity character.

Do Cherry and Kid in Candy Store smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond, Plum and Turkish Rose.

What are the notes in Cherry and Kid in Candy Store?

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. Kid in Candy Store has top notes of Bitter Almond, Strawberry, Milk and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose, Raspberry and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.