Fragrance comparison

Cherry Kokomo vs B.U. My Secret

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Cherry Kokomo

Gulf Orchid

3.8539 votes

Rank #20,965 SweetCherry

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50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

B.U. My Secret

Sarantis

4.1331 votes

Rank #31,960 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B.U. My Secret takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cherry Kokomo
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
B.U. My Secret
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cherry Kokomo2/7

B.U. My Secret5/7

Ratings & consensus: B.U. My Secret
Community sentiment: B.U. My Secret
Longevity: Cherry Kokomo
Sillage & projection: B.U. My Secret
Value for money: B.U. My Secret
Versatility: B.U. My Secret
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cherry Kokomo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry KokomoGulf Orchid

B.U. My SecretSarantis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 34%Had 3%Want 63%

4.13/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 39%Want 33%

Category winnerB.U. My SecretRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

26%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerB.U. My SecretMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCherry Kokomo

SillageB.U. My Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value88

Category winnerB.U. My SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry90%

fruity80%

rose70%

vanilla60%

powdery50%

sweet100%

fruity88%

cherry77%

white floral65%

fresh53%

green42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CherryRaspberryMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

MarshmallowRoseWhite Blossom

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskAmbergris

Top

ApplePearRaspberry

Heart

CherryCoconutMandarin Orange

Base

MarshmallowGardeniaJasmine

InformationalShared notesCherry, Raspberry and Marshmallow. Durations are only published for Cherry Kokomo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall67

Winter20

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer73

Fall73

Winter82

Day100

Night27

Category winnerB.U. My SecretMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex16

Women74

Casual 34%Date 27%Party 22%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#31,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCherry KokomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry Kokomo by Gulf Orchid opens with a bright splash of juicy red cherry, tart raspberry, and sparkling mandarin. The initial blast feels zesty and sweet. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down to reveal a fluffy marshmallow accord paired with soft rose and dewy white blossom petals. It smells like candied …

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B.U. My Secret is a bright, sweet fruity floral with a clear cherry and marshmallow character. It opens juicy with apple, pear and raspberry, then settles into a playful mix of cherry, soft coconut, white florals and fluffy sweetness. From the available reviews, it comes across as youthful, easy to wear and especially…

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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 Kokomo or B.U. My Secret?

B.U. My Secret takes 5 of 7 categories. Cherry Kokomo is rated 3.85/5 from 39 votes; B.U. My Secret is rated 4.13/5 from 31 votes. Choose Cherry Kokomo for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose B.U. My Secret for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Kokomo or B.U. My Secret?

Cherry Kokomo lasts longest (Cherry Kokomo 60/100, B.U. My Secret 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Kokomo or B.U. My Secret?

B.U. My Secret projects furthest (B.U. My Secret 50/100, Cherry Kokomo 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Kokomo and B.U. My Secret smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and cherry accords. Common notes include Cherry, Raspberry and Marshmallow.

Is Cherry Kokomo or B.U. My Secret better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cherry Kokomo is the stronger pick. For winter, B.U. My Secret is the stronger pick. Cherry Kokomo suits daytime wear; B.U. My Secret suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Kokomo and B.U. My Secret?

Cherry Kokomo has top notes of Cherry, Raspberry and Mandarin, heart notes of Marshmallow, Rose and White Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Ambergris. B.U. My Secret has top notes of Apple, Pear and Raspberry, heart notes of Cherry, Coconut and Mandarin Orange, a base of Marshmallow, Gardenia and Jasmine.