Fragrance comparison

Cherry Oud vs Independent

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cherry Oud

Toni Cabal

5.002 votes

Rank #45,393 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Independent

Carlo Dali

4.502 votes

Rank #58,661 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cherry Oud
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Independent
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cherry Oud4/4

Independent0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry OudToni Cabal

IndependentCarlo Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 12%Want 76%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCherry Oud

SillageCherry Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCherry OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

oud77%

vanilla69%

rose61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

amber69%

white floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cherry BlossomRaspberrySaffron

Heart

Bulgarian RoseAlmond BlossomCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

OudMadagascar VanillaTonka

Top

RaspberrySaffronPear

Heart

Orange BlossomBulgarian Rose

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskOud

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Bulgarian Rose and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,393

PerfumerToni Cabal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCherry OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Toni Cabal Cherry Oud balances the intense sweetness of dark fruits with a woody foundation. It opens with an immediate burst of cherry blossom and raspberry, cut by a metallic dash of saffron. As the scent settles on the skin, the jammy fruit transitions into a floral heart of Bulgarian rose and cypriol oil, keeping …

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Independent by Carlo Dali is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Independent was launched in 2024. Top notes are Raspberry, Saffron and Pear; middle notes are Orange Blossom and Bulgarian Rose; base notes are Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Oud. It opens with Raspberry, Saffron. The heart…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry Oud or Independent?

Cherry Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Cherry Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Independent is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cherry Oud for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Independent for a fruity and sweet character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Oud or Independent?

Cherry Oud lasts longest (Cherry Oud 90/100, Independent 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Oud or Independent?

Cherry Oud projects furthest (Cherry Oud 63/100, Independent 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Oud and Independent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and rose accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Bulgarian Rose and Oud.

Is Cherry Oud or Independent better for summer or winter?

Cherry Oud suits day or night wear; Independent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Oud and Independent?

Cherry Oud has top notes of Cherry Blossom, Raspberry and Saffron, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Almond Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Oud, Madagascar Vanilla and Tonka. Independent has top notes of Raspberry, Saffron and Pear, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Oud.