Fragrance comparison

Cherry Crush vs Sous Bois

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Cherry Crush

HelloHelen

2.333 votes

Rank #75,138 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sous Bois

Parfums Retro

3.673 votes

Rank #56,867 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sous Bois takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cherry Crush
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Sous Bois
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cherry Crush1/3

Sous Bois2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry CrushHelloHelen

Sous BoisParfums Retro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 92%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate33

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySous Bois

SillageCherry Crush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryLemonAlmond

Heart

RosePatchouliOrange Blossom

Base

VetiverVanilla

Top30 to 45 minutes

AlmondVioletLemonYlang-YlangOrange BlossomGeraniumRoseMimosa

Heart2 to 4 hours

Guaiac WoodOakmossLabdanum

Base5 to 8 hours

CedarCivetBenzoinVetiverMuskCoumarin

InformationalShared notesLemon, Almond, Rose and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Sous Bois, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,138

PerfumerHelen Nechyporuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,867

PerfumerHugh Spencer

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSous BoisHigher 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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Sous Bois by Parfums Retro is a classic woody chypre that balances bright citrus notes with an earthy forest floor atmosphere. Created by perfumer Hugh Spencer, it opens with a quick flash of lemon, bergamot, and neroli paired with almond and powdery iris. As the opening settles, middle notes of guaiac wood, oakmoss, …

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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 Sous Bois?

Sous Bois takes 2 of 3 categories. Cherry Crush is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes; Sous Bois is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cherry Crush for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Sous Bois for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Crush or Sous Bois?

Sous Bois lasts longest (Sous Bois 80/100, Cherry Crush 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Crush or Sous Bois?

Cherry Crush projects furthest (Cherry Crush 63/100, Sous Bois 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Crush and Sous Bois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Almond, Rose and Orange Blossom.

Is Cherry Crush or Sous Bois better for summer or winter?

Sous Bois suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Crush and Sous Bois?

Cherry Crush has top notes of Cherry, Lemon and Almond, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver and Vanilla. Sous Bois has top notes of Almond, Violet, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Labdanum, a base of Cedar, Civet, Benzoin and Vetiver.