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Cherry Lips vs Bloody Mary

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

Updated 101 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Cherry Lips

    Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Bloody Mary

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Cherry Lips2/4
Bloody Mary2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bloody Mary
Sillage & projection
Bloody Mary
Value for money
Cherry Lips
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cherry Lips

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cherry LipsDilís Parfum
Bloody MaryPerfume Dress Code
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.73/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 18%Had 1%Want 81%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
13%Love
61%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

94 votes

29%Love
29%Like
43%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityBloody Mary

SillageBloody Mary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value38
Category winnerCherry LipsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
cherry100%
sweet92%
nutty84%
vanilla77%
almond69%
floral61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
almond84%
vanilla77%
cherry69%
nutty61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both sweet, cherry and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CherryBitter AlmondRose
Heart1 to 2 hours
Cherry BlossomPistachioHeliotrope
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCedar
Top
Bitter AlmondCherry
Heart
plumRose
Base
VanillaVetiverTonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCherry, Bitter Almond, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Cherry Lips, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring74
Summer70
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Spring75
Summer75
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex11
Women89
Men14
Unisex29
Women57
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCherry LipsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry Lips presents a bright, confectionery splash of red fruit right from the first spray. The scent centers around a pairing of sweet cherry and bitter almond, giving it an aroma reminiscent of glazed pastries and marzipan. As it rests on the skin, delicate cherry blossom and creamy pistachio add a soft, powdery fl…

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Bloody Mary by Perfume Dress Code is a sweet cherry and bitter almond fragrance with a creamy vanilla base and a darker woody finish. The opening should suit people who enjoy almond liqueur, ripe cherry, and fruity sweetness, while plum and rose soften the heart. It reads unisex on paper, though the small gender feedb…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry Lips or Bloody Mary?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cherry Lips is rated 3.73/5 from 94 votes; Bloody Mary is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cherry Lips for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bloody Mary for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Lips or Bloody Mary?

Bloody Mary lasts longest (Bloody Mary 76/100, Cherry Lips 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Lips or Bloody Mary?

Bloody Mary projects furthest (Bloody Mary 63/100, Cherry Lips 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Lips and Bloody Mary smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cherry, Bitter Almond, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Cherry Lips or Bloody Mary better for summer or winter?

Cherry Lips suits daytime wear; Bloody Mary suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Lips and Bloody Mary?

Cherry Lips has top notes of Cherry, Bitter Almond and Rose, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Pistachio and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. Bloody Mary has top notes of Bitter Almond and Cherry, heart notes of plum and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

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