Fragrance comparison

Cherry Saffron vs Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 35 ratings analysed

Cherry Saffron

Tabbeau Place

4.2434 votes

Rank #19,658 SweetCherry

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69%scent match

Closely related

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #45,852 AmberCherry

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Cherry Saffron
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean
Choose it for a amber and cherry character. Wins on value for money.

Cherry Saffron1/2

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cherry Saffron

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry SaffronTabbeau Place

Marasca Cherry + Tonka BeanTuoksu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMarasca Cherry + Tonka BeanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry92%

almond84%

amber77%

woody69%

nutty61%

amber100%

cherry92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both cherry, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryBitter Almond

Heart

SyrupRoseJasmine Sambac

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodPeru Balsam

Top15-30 mins

Bitter AlmondCherry

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacTurkish RoseBlack Cherry

Base6-8+ hrs

Peru BalsamTonka BeanBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCherry, Bitter Almond, Rose and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer25

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex41

Women53

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,658

PerfumerOnyi Ifeguni

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#45,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCherry SaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry Saffron by Tabbeau Place is a dense, syrupy gourmand that highlights the darker side of fruit. It opens with a sharp punch of bitter almond and black cherry, creating an immediate jammy impression. This natural fragrance settles into a warm, balsamic base of tonka bean and Peru balsam, making it a cozy choice f…

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Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean by Tuoksu is a thick, bittersweet gourmand fragrance built around boozy dark cherry and roasted tonka bean. The first spray releases a sharp flash of bitter almond that softens within minutes into dense, glossy cherry syrup. Turkish rose and night-blooming jasmine sambac add floral body wit…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry Saffron or Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Cherry Saffron is rated 4.24/5 from 34 votes; Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cherry Saffron for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean for a amber and cherry character. Wins on value for money.

Do Cherry Saffron and Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Cherry, Bitter Almond, Rose and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Cherry Saffron or Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean better for summer or winter?

Cherry Saffron suits day or night wear; Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Saffron and Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean?

Cherry Saffron has top notes of Cherry and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Syrup, Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Peru Balsam. Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean has top notes of Bitter Almond and Cherry, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Black Cherry, a base of Peru Balsam, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.