Fragrance comparison

Cherry Lady Secret vs Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Cherry Lady Secret

Brocard

4.005 votes

Rank #52,941 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #45,852 AmberCherry

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean takes 2 of 2 categories.

Cherry Lady Secret
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean
Choose it for a amber and cherry character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Cherry Lady Secret0/2

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry Lady SecretBrocard

Marasca Cherry + Tonka BeanTuoksu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMarasca Cherry + Tonka BeanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

cherry61%

amber100%

cherry92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both amber, sweet and balsamic

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter AlmondCherry

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacTurkish RoseBlack Cherry

Base6-8+ hrs

Peru BalsamTonka BeanBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Black Cherry, Cherry and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMarasca Cherry + Tonka BeanHigher 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…

Reviews →

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean by Tuoksu is a thick, bittersweet gourmand fragrance built around boozy dark cherry and roasted tonka bean. The first spray releases a sharp flash of bitter almond that softens within minutes into dense, glossy cherry syrup. Turkish rose and night-blooming jasmine sambac add floral body wit…

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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 Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean?

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean takes 2 of 2 categories. Cherry Lady Secret is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cherry Lady Secret for a amber and vanilla character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean for a amber and cherry character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.

Do Cherry Lady Secret and Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and balsamic accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Black Cherry, Cherry and Tonka Bean.

Is Cherry Lady Secret or Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean better for summer or winter?

Cherry Lady Secret suits day or night wear; Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Lady Secret and Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean?

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. Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean has top notes of Bitter Almond and Cherry, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Black Cherry, a base of Peru Balsam, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.