Fragrance comparison

Cherry (Cerisier) vs Cerisier Papillon

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 232 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cherry (Cerisier)

L'Occitane en Provence

3.94155 votes

Rank #15,904 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

88%scent match

Very similar

Cerisier Papillon

L'Occitane en Provence

3.8677 votes

Rank #17,661 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry (Cerisier) takes 6 of 8 categories.

Cherry (Cerisier)
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cerisier Papillon
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cherry (Cerisier)6/8

Cerisier Papillon2/8

Ratings & consensus: Cherry (Cerisier)
Community sentiment: Cherry (Cerisier)
Longevity: Cherry (Cerisier)
Sillage & projection: Cherry (Cerisier)
Value for money: Cerisier Papillon
Versatility: Cerisier Papillon
Note pyramid (duration): Cherry (Cerisier)
Fragranxe ranking: Cherry (Cerisier)

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cherry (Cerisier)L'Occitane en Provence

Cerisier PapillonL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 25%Had 23%Want 53%

3.86/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 29%Had 22%Want 49%

Category winnerCherry (Cerisier)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

66%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

155 votes

18%Love

65%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerCherry (Cerisier)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCherry (Cerisier)

SillageCherry (Cerisier)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCerisier PapillonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

sweet90%

cherry80%

fruity70%

floral60%

fresh50%

rose100%

floral91%

sweet83%

fresh74%

cherry65%

fruity56%

Scent match88%Very similar · both rose, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryRoseBay Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

CherryPeony

Base4-6 hrs

Cherry extractBrazilian Rosewood

Top15-30 mins

RoseRaspberryBay Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyCherry

Base3-4 hrs

Cherry extractPalisander Rosewood

Category winnerCherry (Cerisier)Longest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer71

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night9

Category winnerCerisier PapillonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 16%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#17,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCherry (Cerisier)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry (Cerisier) by L'Occitane en Provence captures the crisp aroma of an orchard in early bloom. Do not expect a heavy syrup bomb. The opening hits with tart raspberry and green bay leaf, cutting through the brief alcohol flash. Soon, tender peony and dewy rose wrap around a soft, natural cherry. The sweetness stays…

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Cerisier Papillon by L'Occitane en Provence delivers a crisp, airy springtime splash that captures blooming orchards at sunrise. The tartness hits immediately. Crisp green bay leaf cuts clean through ripe raspberry and tender morning rose petals within seconds of spraying. As the opening sparkle calms, sweet cherry pu…

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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 (Cerisier) or Cerisier Papillon?

Cherry (Cerisier) takes 6 of 8 categories. Cherry (Cerisier) is rated 3.94/5 from 155 votes; Cerisier Papillon is rated 3.86/5 from 77 votes. Choose Cherry (Cerisier) for a rose and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cerisier Papillon for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry (Cerisier) or Cerisier Papillon?

Cherry (Cerisier) lasts longest (Cherry (Cerisier) 51/100, Cerisier Papillon 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry (Cerisier) or Cerisier Papillon?

Cherry (Cerisier) projects furthest (Cherry (Cerisier) 48/100, Cerisier Papillon 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry (Cerisier) and Cerisier Papillon smell similar?

Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Rose, Bay Leaf and Cherry.

Is Cherry (Cerisier) or Cerisier Papillon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cerisier Papillon is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherry (Cerisier) is the stronger pick. Cherry (Cerisier) suits daytime wear; Cerisier Papillon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry (Cerisier) and Cerisier Papillon?

Cherry (Cerisier) has top notes of Raspberry, Rose and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Cherry and Peony, a base of Cherry extract and Brazilian Rosewood. Cerisier Papillon has top notes of Rose, Raspberry and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Peony and Cherry, a base of Cherry extract and Palisander Rosewood.