Fragrance comparison

Cherry Princess vs Sexy Vanilla

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

Cherry Princess

L'Occitane en Provence

4.01117 votes

Rank #15,886 CitrusCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sexy Vanilla

Jeanne Arthes

4.254 votes

Rank #54,429 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sexy Vanilla takes 2 of 3 categories.

Cherry Princess
Choose it for a citrus and cherry character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sexy Vanilla
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Cherry Princess1/3

Sexy Vanilla2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry PrincessL'Occitane en Provence

Sexy VanillaJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 27%Had 27%Want 46%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 8%Had 1%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageSexy Vanilla

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%

vanilla100%

powdery86%

musky72%

citrus58%

soft spicy44%

sweet30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonStar AniseGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWoodsy NotesGinger

Base5-7 hrs

VanilleMuskBenzoin

Category winnerSexy VanillaLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night16

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

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#54,429

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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Sexy Vanilla by Jeanne Arthes offers an upbeat, sunny take on a classic sweet profile. It starts with an unexpected burst of tart grapefruit and crisp Amalfi lemon, immediately softened by a tiny dash of star anise that smells like warm black licorice. As the sharp citrus settles, the scent moves into a cozy heart of …

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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 Sexy Vanilla?

Sexy Vanilla takes 2 of 3 categories. Cherry Princess is rated 4.01/5 from 117 votes; Sexy Vanilla is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Cherry Princess for a citrus and cherry character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sexy Vanilla for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which projects more, Cherry Princess or Sexy Vanilla?

Sexy Vanilla projects furthest (Sexy Vanilla 79/100, Cherry Princess 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Princess and Sexy Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon, Musk and Woodsy Notes.

Is Cherry Princess or Sexy Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Cherry Princess suits daytime wear; Sexy Vanilla suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Princess and Sexy Vanilla?

Cherry Princess has top notes of Cherry, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Musk and Woodsy Notes. Sexy Vanilla has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Star Anise and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Woodsy Notes and Ginger, a base of Vanille, Musk and Benzoin.