Fragrance comparison

Cherry vs Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 514 ratings analysed

Cherry

Max Philip

3.66513 votes

Rank #12,697 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #45,852 AmberCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean
Choose it for a amber and cherry character. Wins on value for money.

Cherry1/2

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean
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

Marasca Cherry + Tonka BeanTuoksu

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 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMarasca Cherry + Tonka BeanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

fruity84%

cherry77%

nutty69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

cherry92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, cherry and almond

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter AlmondCherry

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacTurkish RoseBlack Cherry

Base6-8+ hrs

Peru BalsamTonka BeanBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Turkish Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex23

Women76

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#45,852

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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Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean by Tuoksu is a thick, bittersweet gourmand fragrance built around boozy dark cherry and roasted tonka bean. The first spray releases a sharp flash of bitter almond that softens within minutes into dense, glossy cherry syrup. Turkish rose and night-blooming jasmine sambac add floral body wit…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry or Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Cherry is rated 3.66/5 from 513 votes; Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cherry for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean for a amber and cherry character. Wins on value for money.

Do Cherry and Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and almond accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Turkish Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Peru Balsam.

Is Cherry or Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean better for summer or winter?

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry and Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean?

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. Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean has top notes of Bitter Almond and Cherry, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Black Cherry, a base of Peru Balsam, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.