Cherry Stem vs Alora
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alora takes 4 of 5 categories.
Cherry StemChoose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
AloraChoose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cherry Stem1/5
Alora4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Alora
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alora
- Sillage & projection
- Alora
- Value for money
- Alora
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cherry Stem
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cherry StemPhlurAloraArd Al ZaafaranWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 379 votes
Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%
4.19/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 50%Had 15%Want 35%
Category winnerAloraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
35%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
299 votes
38%Love
50%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlora
SillageAlora
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAloraBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcherry100%
sweet92%
woody84%
leather77%
fruity69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
sweet88%
musky77%
vanilla65%
powdery53%
fruity42%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CherryBrandyOrange
Heart
SugarPlumJasmineRed Freesia
Base
LeatherEbonyCaramel
Top
PlumPeachLavenderOrange
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineLily of the ValleyPatchouliRaspberry
Base
VanillaMuskCaramelOakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesOrange, Plum, Jasmine and Caramel. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring34
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring88
Summer75
Fall100
Winter63
Day100
Night78
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,928
PerfumerClement Gavarry
Launched—
Reviews30
Overall rank#40,357
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCherry StemHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCherry Stem by Phlur enters with a boozy, realistic black cherry opening that sidesteps typical medicinal associations. This fruity floral blends juicy plum and red freesia into a warm base of leather and ebony wood. It performs best as a sleek, modern date-night fragrance for women seeking a darker, more sophisticate…
Reviews →Alora by Ard Al Zaafaran opens with dark plum, juicy peach, and crisp lavender before settling into an orange blossom heart. Warm caramel, vanilla, and clean musk support the fruity top notes, creating a rich gourmand profile for chilly autumn evenings. A grounding base of oakmoss and vetiver prevents the sweetness fr…
Reviews →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 Stem or Alora?
Alora takes 4 of 5 categories. Cherry Stem is rated 3.90/5 from 379 votes; Alora is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes. Choose Cherry Stem for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Alora for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cherry Stem or Alora?
Alora lasts longest (Alora 70/100, Cherry Stem 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cherry Stem or Alora?
Alora projects furthest (Alora 56/100, Cherry Stem 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cherry Stem and Alora smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Orange, Plum, Jasmine and Caramel.
Is Cherry Stem or Alora better for summer or winter?
Alora suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cherry Stem and Alora?
Cherry Stem has top notes of Black Cherry, Brandy and Orange, heart notes of Sugar, Plum, Jasmine and Red Freesia, a base of Leather, Ebony and Caramel. Alora has top notes of Plum, Peach, Lavender and Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Caramel and Oakmoss.
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