Fragrance comparison

Cherry Elixir No. 33 vs Cherry De Carmen

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Cherry Elixir No. 33

Victoria's Secret

4.2591 votes

Rank #11,939 CherryAmber

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48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cherry De Carmen

Alexandria Fragrances

4.004 votes

Rank #54,882 AmberCherry

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry De Carmen takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cherry Elixir No. 33
Choose it for a cherry and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cherry De Carmen
Choose it for a amber and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Cherry Elixir No. 331/4

Cherry De Carmen3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cherry De Carmen
Sillage & projection: Cherry De Carmen
Value for money: Cherry De Carmen
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

Cherry De CarmenAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 10%Want 68%

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

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCherry De Carmen

SillageCherry De Carmen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCherry De CarmenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

amber83%

rum65%

woody48%

animalic30%

amber100%

cherry91%

warm spicy83%

rose74%

musky65%

woody56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both cherry, 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

Top

Black CherryPink PepperSaffron

Heart

Rose de MaiCashmere Wood

Base

FrankincenseMyrrhAmberMusk

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–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex5

Women91

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#54,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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 …

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Cherry De Carmen opens with a dark cherry note wrapped in pink pepper and saffron, then settles into rose, soft woods, amber, and smoky resins. It reads sweet, spicy, and polished rather than syrupy, with a richer dry-down that can feel warm and musky. A good fit if you like fruity florals with depth and a more dresse…

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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 Elixir No. 33 or Cherry De Carmen?

Cherry De Carmen takes 3 of 4 categories. Cherry Elixir No. 33 is rated 4.25/5 from 91 votes; Cherry De Carmen is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cherry Elixir No. 33 for a cherry and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cherry De Carmen for a amber and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Elixir No. 33 or Cherry De Carmen?

Cherry De Carmen lasts longest (Cherry De Carmen 73/100, Cherry Elixir No. 33 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Elixir No. 33 or Cherry De Carmen?

Cherry De Carmen projects furthest (Cherry De Carmen 67/100, Cherry Elixir No. 33 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Elixir No. 33 and Cherry De Carmen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Black Cherry and Amber.

Is Cherry Elixir No. 33 or Cherry De Carmen better for summer or winter?

Cherry De Carmen suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Elixir No. 33 and Cherry De Carmen?

Cherry Elixir No. 33 features Black Cherry, Amber and Coconut Rum. Cherry De Carmen has top notes of Black Cherry, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Rose de Mai and Cashmere Wood, a base of Frankincense, Myrrh, Amber and Musk.