Fragrance comparison

Cherry Princess vs 40º a l'Ombre

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 128 ratings analysed

Cherry Princess

L'Occitane en Provence

4.01117 votes

Rank #15,886 CitrusCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

40º a l'Ombre

Satellite

4.8211 votes

Rank #38,781 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

40º a l'Ombre takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cherry Princess
Choose it for a citrus and cherry character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
40º a l'Ombre
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cherry Princess1/4

40º a l'Ombre3/4

Ratings & consensus: 40º a l'Ombre
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 40º a l'Ombre
Sillage & projection: 40º a l'Ombre
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cherry Princess

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry PrincessL'Occitane en Provence

40º a l'OmbreSatellite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 27%Had 27%Want 46%

4.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winner40º a l'OmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

82%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

Longevity40º a l'Ombre

Sillage40º a l'Ombre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

cherry91%

floral83%

musky74%

sweet65%

woody56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

musky48%

powdery30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CherryGrapefruitAmalfi Lemon

Heart1-2 hrs

Floral Notes

Base2-3 hrs

MuskWoodsy Notes

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotAmalfi LemonAldehydes

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Musk. Durations are only published for Cherry Princess, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night16

Spring17

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#38,781

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCherry PrincessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A sharp burst of ruby grapefruit greets you immediately. It feels brisk and sunny. Amalfi lemon follows quickly, cutting through a juicy wash of sweet red cherry. The opening resembles a chilled fruit spritzer on a patio. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus sparkle settles down. Soft pastel petals emerge, softening…

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A bright, aldehydic citrus floral that opens on grapefruit, orange and lemon with a brisk, sparkling feel. The heart turns herbal and aromatic, with geranium and lavender running through a soft jasmine. In the dry-down, musk, sandalwood and patchouli bring a clean, woody base. It can suit warm weather and daytime wear…

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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 Princess or 40º a l'Ombre?

40º a l'Ombre takes 3 of 4 categories. Cherry Princess is rated 4.01/5 from 117 votes; 40º a l'Ombre is rated 4.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Cherry Princess for a citrus and cherry character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 40º a l'Ombre for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Princess or 40º a l'Ombre?

40º a l'Ombre lasts longest (40º a l'Ombre 60/100, Cherry Princess 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Princess or 40º a l'Ombre?

40º a l'Ombre projects furthest (40º a l'Ombre 75/100, Cherry Princess 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Princess and 40º a l'Ombre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Musk.

Is Cherry Princess or 40º a l'Ombre better for summer or winter?

Cherry Princess suits daytime wear; 40º a l'Ombre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Princess and 40º a l'Ombre?

Cherry Princess has top notes of Cherry, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes. 40º a l'Ombre has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.