Fragrance comparison

Cherry (Cerisier) vs Geisha 祗园花魁

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cherry (Cerisier)

L'Occitane en Provence

3.94155 votes

Rank #15,904 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

Geisha 祗园花魁

RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

3.388 votes

Rank #60,612 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry (Cerisier) takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cherry (Cerisier)
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Geisha 祗园花魁
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cherry (Cerisier)2/3

Geisha 祗园花魁1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Geisha 祗园花魁
Sillage & projection: Cherry (Cerisier)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

Geisha 祗园花魁RECLASSIFIED RE调香室

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 25%Had 23%Want 53%

3.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

13%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityGeisha 祗园花魁

SillageCherry (Cerisier)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

sweet90%

cherry80%

fruity70%

floral60%

fresh50%

rose100%

floral86%

fruity72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match79%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

Top

RaspberryRoseBay Leaf

Heart

PeonyCherry

Base

Cherry extractPalisander RosewoodMahogany

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Rose, Bay Leaf and Cherry. Durations are only published for Cherry (Cerisier), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#60,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Geisha opens with a rosy raspberry brightness, then settles into peony and cherry with a soft woody base. It reads floral-fruity first, with a fresh edge from bay leaf rather than heavy syrupy sweetness. This is the kind of scent that may suit spring days, light evening wear, and anyone who likes rose with a delicate …

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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 Geisha 祗园花魁?

Cherry (Cerisier) takes 2 of 3 categories. Cherry (Cerisier) is rated 3.94/5 from 155 votes; Geisha 祗园花魁 is rated 3.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Cherry (Cerisier) for a rose and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Geisha 祗园花魁 for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry (Cerisier) or Geisha 祗园花魁?

Geisha 祗园花魁 lasts longest (Geisha 祗园花魁 60/100, Cherry (Cerisier) 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry (Cerisier) or Geisha 祗园花魁?

Cherry (Cerisier) projects furthest (Cherry (Cerisier) 48/100, Geisha 祗园花魁 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry (Cerisier) and Geisha 祗园花魁 smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Rose, Bay Leaf and Cherry.

Is Cherry (Cerisier) or Geisha 祗园花魁 better for summer or winter?

Cherry (Cerisier) suits daytime wear; Geisha 祗园花魁 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry (Cerisier) and Geisha 祗园花魁?

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. Geisha 祗园花魁 has top notes of Raspberry, Rose and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Peony and Cherry, a base of Cherry extract, Palisander Rosewood and Mahogany.