Fragrance comparison

Cherry (Cerisier) vs Northern Glow

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 300 ratings analysed

Cherry (Cerisier)

L'Occitane en Provence

3.94155 votes

Rank #15,904 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Northern Glow

Oriflame

3.63145 votes

Rank #17,652 NuttySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Northern Glow takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cherry (Cerisier)
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Northern Glow
Choose it for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Cherry (Cerisier)3/7

Northern Glow4/7

Ratings & consensus: Cherry (Cerisier)
Community sentiment: Cherry (Cerisier)
Longevity: Northern Glow
Sillage & projection: Northern Glow
Value for money: Northern Glow
Versatility: Northern Glow
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

Northern GlowOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 25%Had 23%Want 53%

3.63/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

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

21%Love

46%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNorthern Glow

SillageNorthern Glow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNorthern GlowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

sweet90%

cherry80%

fruity70%

floral60%

fresh50%

nutty100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

cherry69%

rose61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, rose and cherry

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

CherryMelonRaspberry

Heart

Red RoseOrange BlossomPeony

Base

HazelnutMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Cherry and Peony. 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

Spring51

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNorthern GlowMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#17,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Oriflame Northern Glow pairs bright cherry and sharp raspberry with a warm base of hazelnut and amber. The opening hits with cold fruity notes and a crisp melon note before settling into red rose, peony, and soft orange blossom. On skin, the dry-down turns creamy and musky, creating a cozy contrast against chilly wint…

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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 Northern Glow?

Northern Glow takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherry (Cerisier) is rated 3.94/5 from 155 votes; Northern Glow is rated 3.63/5 from 145 votes. Choose Cherry (Cerisier) for a rose and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Northern Glow for a nutty and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cherry (Cerisier) or Northern Glow?

Northern Glow lasts longest (Northern Glow 60/100, Cherry (Cerisier) 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry (Cerisier) or Northern Glow?

Northern Glow projects furthest (Northern Glow 54/100, Cherry (Cerisier) 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry (Cerisier) and Northern Glow smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, rose and cherry accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Cherry and Peony.

Is Cherry (Cerisier) or Northern Glow better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cherry (Cerisier) and Northern Glow?

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. Northern Glow has top notes of Cherry, Melon and Raspberry, heart notes of Red Rose, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Hazelnut, Musk and Amber.