Fragrance comparison

Cherry Crush vs Pandora #18

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Cherry Crush

HelloHelen

2.333 votes

Rank #75,138 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Pandora #18

Pandora

4.2711 votes

Rank #47,395 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pandora #18 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cherry Crush
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Pandora #18
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cherry Crush1/4

Pandora #183/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pandora #18
Sillage & projection: Cherry Crush
Value for money: Pandora #18
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pandora #18

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry CrushHelloHelen

Pandora #18Pandora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 73%Had 15%Want 12%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

67%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

27%Love

73%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate33

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPandora #18

SillageCherry Crush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value84

Category winnerPandora #18Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

woody92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

cherry100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

almond77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match15%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryLemonAlmond

Heart

RosePatchouliOrange Blossom

Base

VetiverVanilla

Top

Cherry LiqueurAlmond

Heart

CherryPlumJasmineRose

Base

CinnamonVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverCedarTonka

InformationalShared notesCherry, Almond, Rose and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,138

PerfumerHelen Nechyporuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPandora #18Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

HelloHelen Cherry Crush opens with a sharp burst of tart lemon and bitter almond before settling into a dark cherry note. As the scent develops, a damp rose floral heart takes over, anchored by earthy patchouli and woody vetiver. A light touch of vanilla keeps the dry-down smooth during cool spring afternoons or eveni…

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Pandora #18 opens with a boozy splash of cherry liqueur fused with crushed bitter almond. As the initial spike settles, ripe plum and dark cherry blend with faint petals of jasmine and rose. The dry-down shifts into warm cinnamon, resinous benzoin, and rich vanilla, supported by a grounding base of patchouli, cedar, a…

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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 Crush or Pandora #18?

Pandora #18 takes 3 of 4 categories. Cherry Crush is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes; Pandora #18 is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Cherry Crush for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Pandora #18 for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Crush or Pandora #18?

They last about the same: Pandora #18 62/100, Cherry Crush 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Crush or Pandora #18?

Cherry Crush projects furthest (Cherry Crush 63/100, Pandora #18 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Crush and Pandora #18 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cherry, Almond, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Cherry Crush or Pandora #18 better for summer or winter?

Pandora #18 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Crush and Pandora #18?

Cherry Crush has top notes of Cherry, Lemon and Almond, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver and Vanilla. Pandora #18 has top notes of Cherry Liqueur and Almond, heart notes of Cherry, Plum, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cinnamon, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.