Fragrance comparison

Cherry Elixir No. 33 vs Seljuk

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cherry Elixir No. 33

Victoria's Secret

4.2591 votes

Rank #11,939 CherryAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Seljuk

Osmassino

3.7218 votes

Rank #55,598 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Elixir No. 33 takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Cherry Elixir No. 333/5

Seljuk2/5

Ratings & consensus: Cherry Elixir No. 33
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Seljuk
Sillage & projection: Seljuk
Value for money: Cherry Elixir No. 33
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

SeljukOsmassino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

Category winnerCherry Elixir No. 33Rating 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

39%Love

17%Like

28%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySeljuk

SillageSeljuk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCherry Elixir No. 33Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

amber83%

rum65%

woody48%

animalic30%

woody100%

leather92%

aromatic84%

iris77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match24%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

Top

Black CherryClary SageViolet LeafMateNeroliGrapefruitBergamotMandarin

Heart

Orris RootPapyrusJasmineTobacco

Base

LeatherAmberCashmere WoodVetiverMuskTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli

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–

Spring20

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex5

Women91

Men45

Unisex45

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#55,598

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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Osmassino Seljuk opens with a sharp burst of black cherry, bergamot, and bitter mate tea before turning noticeably dry and textured. As the top notes settle, powdery orris root and papyrus join a heavy tobacco leaf accord, stripping away initial fruitiness. The dry down relies on dark leather, cashmeran, and labdanum,…

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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 Seljuk?

Cherry Elixir No. 33 takes 3 of 5 categories. Cherry Elixir No. 33 is rated 4.25/5 from 91 votes; Seljuk is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes. Choose Cherry Elixir No. 33 for a cherry and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Seljuk for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Elixir No. 33 or Seljuk?

Seljuk lasts longest (Seljuk 70/100, Cherry Elixir No. 33 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Elixir No. 33 or Seljuk?

Seljuk projects furthest (Seljuk 54/100, Cherry Elixir No. 33 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Elixir No. 33 and Seljuk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Black Cherry and Amber.

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

Seljuk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Cherry Elixir No. 33 features Black Cherry, Amber and Coconut Rum. Seljuk has top notes of Black Cherry, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf and Mate, heart notes of Orris Root, Papyrus, Jasmine and Tobacco, a base of Leather, Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.