Fragrance comparison

Cherry Lady Secret vs Dạ Yến

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Cherry Lady Secret

Brocard

4.005 votes

Rank #55,241 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Dạ Yến

Maison de Nguyễn

4.2025 votes

Rank #35,245 GreenHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dạ Yến takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cherry Lady Secret
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dạ Yến
Choose it for a green and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cherry Lady Secret1/4

Dạ Yến3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dạ Yến
Sillage & projection: Dạ Yến
Value for money: Cherry Lady Secret
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dạ Yến

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry Lady SecretBrocard

Dạ YếnMaison de Nguyễn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%

4.20/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

72%Love

8%Like

4%Ok

0%Dislike

16%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDạ Yến

SillageDạ Yến

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value71

Category winnerCherry Lady SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

cherry61%

green100%

herbal92%

savory84%

fresh spicy77%

lactonic69%

fresh61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cherry LiqueurBitter AlmondBlack CherryCherryPlum

Heart

Tonka BeanVanillaJasmine SambacTurkish RoseCinnamon

Base

BenzoinVetiverPeru BalsamPatchouliSandalwoodCedarClove

Top

GinsengJiuniang (Sweet Fermented Rice Wine)CinnamonLychee

Heart

RiceTapiocaGingerCakeLotus

Base

Peru BalsamSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Vetiver, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring45

Summer36

Fall100

Winter91

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,241

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,245

PerfumerNguyen Do

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDạ YếnHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brocard Cherry Lady Secret opens with an immediate blast of sweet cherry liqueur and sharp bitter almond. The fruit impression is dark and syrupy, anchored by ripe plum and black cherry that feel plush rather than fresh. As the initial alcoholic fizz settles, a heart of warm cinnamon and creamy tonka bean moves forwar…

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Dạ Yến by Maison de Nguyễn captures the spirit of a historic Vietnamese royal banquet. The scent opens with a sharp kick of fresh ginseng and sweet fermented rice wine, then shifts into a comforting blend of warm rice and ginger cake. It settles into a woody base of sandalwood and earthy vetiver, creating an unusual s…

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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 Lady Secret or Dạ Yến?

Dạ Yến takes 3 of 4 categories. Cherry Lady Secret is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Dạ Yến is rated 4.20/5 from 25 votes. Choose Cherry Lady Secret for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dạ Yến for a green and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Lady Secret or Dạ Yến?

Dạ Yến lasts longest (Dạ Yến 76/100, Cherry Lady Secret 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Lady Secret or Dạ Yến?

Dạ Yến projects furthest (Dạ Yến 64/100, Cherry Lady Secret 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Lady Secret and Dạ Yến smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Vetiver, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood.

Is Cherry Lady Secret or Dạ Yến better for summer or winter?

Cherry Lady Secret suits day or night wear; Dạ Yến suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Lady Secret and Dạ Yến?

Cherry Lady Secret has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Bitter Almond, Black Cherry and Cherry, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Benzoin, Vetiver, Peru Balsam and Patchouli. Dạ Yến has top notes of Ginseng, Jiuniang (Sweet Fermented Rice Wine), Cinnamon and Lychee, heart notes of Rice, Tapioca, Ginger and Cake, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Vetiver.