Fragrance comparison

Cherry Princess vs Blue Stratos

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 357 ratings analysed

Cherry Princess

L'Occitane en Provence

4.01117 votes

Rank #15,886 CitrusCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Blue Stratos

Key Sun Laboratories

4.03240 votes

Rank #4,816 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Stratos takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cherry Princess
Choose it for a citrus and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Blue Stratos
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Cherry Princess2/7

Blue Stratos5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry PrincessL'Occitane en Provence

Blue StratosKey Sun Laboratories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 27%Had 27%Want 46%

4.03/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 50%Had 31%Want 19%

Category winnerBlue StratosRating 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

31%Love

50%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

Category winnerBlue StratosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlue Stratos

SillageCherry Princess

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBlue StratosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

cherry91%

floral83%

musky74%

sweet65%

woody56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

green53%

marine42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

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

Sea waterBergamotAmalfi LemonGrapefruit

Heart

GeraniumPatchouli

Base

ThymeBasilMuskMintWoodsy NotesPine

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Musk and Woodsy Notes. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCherry PrincessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#4,816

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews62

Category winnerBlue StratosHigher 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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Blue Stratos is a bracing citrus aromatic for men that leans into crisp marine and green notes. It offers a classic, clean profile featuring bergamot and pine, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear. This refreshing scent pairs effortlessly with a simple white shirt or linen, providing a sharp, energizing 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry Princess or Blue Stratos?

Blue Stratos takes 5 of 7 categories. Cherry Princess is rated 4.01/5 from 117 votes; Blue Stratos is rated 4.03/5 from 240 votes. Choose Cherry Princess for a citrus and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue Stratos for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Princess or Blue Stratos?

They last about the same: Blue Stratos 56/100, Cherry Princess 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Princess or Blue Stratos?

Cherry Princess projects furthest (Cherry Princess 57/100, Blue Stratos 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Princess and Blue Stratos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Musk and Woodsy Notes.

Is Cherry Princess or Blue Stratos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cherry Princess is the stronger pick. For winter, Blue Stratos is the stronger pick. Cherry Princess suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Princess and Blue Stratos?

Cherry Princess has top notes of Cherry, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes. Blue Stratos has top notes of Sea water, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Thyme, Basil, Musk and Mint.