Fragrance comparison

Cherry Elixir No. 33 vs Blackberry Brandy

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Cherry Elixir No. 33

Victoria's Secret

4.2591 votes

Rank #11,939 CherryAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Blackberry Brandy

The Dua Brand

3.128 votes

Rank #59,574 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blackberry Brandy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cherry Elixir No. 33
Choose it for a cherry and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Blackberry Brandy
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cherry Elixir No. 331/4

Blackberry Brandy3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blackberry Brandy
Sillage & projection: Blackberry Brandy
Value for money: Blackberry Brandy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cherry Elixir No. 33

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry Elixir No. 33Victoria's Secret

Blackberry BrandyThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

3.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

27%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

25%Love

13%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityBlackberry Brandy

SillageBlackberry Brandy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value79

Category winnerBlackberry BrandyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

amber83%

rum65%

woody48%

animalic30%

fruity100%

woody88%

amber77%

sweet65%

vanilla53%

powdery42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CherryAmberCoconut Rum

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

BlackberryBrandyBlack CherryRed BerriesLabdanumVanillaCedarAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Cherry and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex5

Women91

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#59,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCherry Elixir No. 33Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Victoria's Secret Cherry Elixir No. 33 opens with a blast of syrupy black cherry that feels dense and sugared rather than synthetic or sheer. As the fruity top settles, a boozy coconut rum note emerges to deepen the sweetness with an almond-tinged liqueur edge. Warm amber grounds the base, adding a resinous, slightly …

Reviews →

Blackberry Brandy by The Dua Brand is a fragrance for women and men. Blackberry Brandy was launched in 2021. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on fir…

Reviews →

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 Elixir No. 33 or Blackberry Brandy?

Blackberry Brandy takes 3 of 4 categories. Cherry Elixir No. 33 is rated 4.25/5 from 91 votes; Blackberry Brandy is rated 3.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Cherry Elixir No. 33 for a cherry and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Blackberry Brandy for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Elixir No. 33 or Blackberry Brandy?

Blackberry Brandy lasts longest (Blackberry Brandy 68/100, Cherry Elixir No. 33 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Elixir No. 33 or Blackberry Brandy?

Blackberry Brandy projects furthest (Blackberry Brandy 55/100, Cherry Elixir No. 33 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Elixir No. 33 and Blackberry Brandy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Black Cherry and Amber.

Is Cherry Elixir No. 33 or Blackberry Brandy better for summer or winter?

Blackberry Brandy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Elixir No. 33 and Blackberry Brandy?

Cherry Elixir No. 33 features Black Cherry, Amber and Coconut Rum. Blackberry Brandy features Blackberry, Brandy, Black Cherry, Red Berries and Labdanum.