Fragrance comparison

Cherry vs Red Cherry

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 523 ratings analysed

Cherry

Max Philip

3.66513 votes

Rank #13,554 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Red Cherry

Camara Perfumes

3.6010 votes

Rank #65,588 CherryWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Cherry takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Red Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cherry2/5

Red Cherry3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cherry
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Red Cherry
Sillage & projection: Red Cherry
Value for money: Red Cherry
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

Red CherryCamara Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 513 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 86%

Category winnerCherryRating 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

60%Love

0%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRed Cherry

SillageRed Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value97

Category winnerRed CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

fruity84%

cherry77%

nutty69%

vanilla61%

cherry100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

almond61%

Scent match62%Closely related · 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

Top1 to 2 hours

Cherry LiqueurBlack CherryBitter AlmondJasmine Sambac

Heart3 to 5 hours

Sour CherryTurkish RosePlumPatchouliVetiverCedar

Base8 to 12+ hours

Peru BalsamClovesCinnamonVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesSour Cherry, Bitter Almond, Plum and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Red Cherry, 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

Unisex84

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#65,588

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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Red Cherry by Camara Perfumes delivers a potent burst of sweet cherry, bitter almond, and rich fruit liqueur right from the first spray. The scent opens with a vivid rush of black cherry and nutty almond, underpinned by a lush touch of jasmine sambac. As the opening settles, tart sour cherry and juicy plum mingle with…

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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 Red Cherry?

Red Cherry takes 3 of 5 categories. Cherry is rated 3.66/5 from 513 votes; Red Cherry is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Cherry for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Red Cherry for a cherry and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry or Red Cherry?

Red Cherry lasts longest (Red Cherry 94/100, Cherry 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry or Red Cherry?

Red Cherry projects furthest (Red Cherry 91/100, Cherry 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry and Red Cherry smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and almond accords. Common notes include Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond, Plum and Turkish Rose.

Is Cherry or Red Cherry better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cherry and Red Cherry?

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. Red Cherry has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Black Cherry, Bitter Almond and Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Sour Cherry, Turkish Rose, Plum and Patchouli, a base of Peru Balsam, Cloves, Cinnamon and Vanilla.