Fragrance comparison

Cherry Crush vs Wild and Free

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

Cherry Crush

HelloHelen

2.333 votes

Rank #74,961 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Wild and Free

Mahogany

4.0361 votes

Rank #33,840 White FloralAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cherry Crush
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Wild and Free
Choose it for a white floral and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cherry Crush2/4

Wild and Free2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry CrushHelloHelen

Wild and FreeMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

4.03/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 37%

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

41%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate33

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCherry Crush

SillageCherry Crush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerWild and FreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

almond91%

citrus83%

sweet74%

vanilla65%

fruity56%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryLemonAlmond

Heart

RosePatchouliOrange Blossom

Base

VetiverVanilla

Top

AlmondBergamotGrapefruitPear

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineTuberoseSandalwood

Base

VanillaCaramelAmberPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Patchouli, Orange Blossom and Vetiver. 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–

Spring100

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men3

Unisex3

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,961

PerfumerHelen Nechyporuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,840

PerfumerMauricy F. Bertelli

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWild and FreeHigher 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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Wild and Free by Mahogany is a warm, floral-forward scent built on a core of creamy almond and white flowers. It centers on tuberose and jasmine before settling into a soft, long-lasting base of vanilla and caramel. This fragrance leans into a sweet, feminine profile that works best during cooler spring days or crisp …

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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 Wild and Free?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cherry Crush is rated 2.33/5 from 3 votes; Wild and Free is rated 4.03/5 from 61 votes. Choose Cherry Crush for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Wild and Free for a white floral and almond character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Crush or Wild and Free?

Cherry Crush lasts longest (Cherry Crush 60/100, Wild and Free 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Crush or Wild and Free?

Cherry Crush projects furthest (Cherry Crush 63/100, Wild and Free 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Crush and Wild and Free smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Almond, Patchouli, Orange Blossom and Vetiver.

What are the notes in Cherry Crush and Wild and Free?

Cherry Crush has top notes of Cherry, Lemon and Almond, heart notes of Rose, Patchouli and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver and Vanilla. Wild and Free has top notes of Almond, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pear, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Tuberose and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Amber and Patchouli.