Fragrance comparison

Cherry Stem vs Choco Sex

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 403 ratings analysed

Cherry Stem

Phlur

3.90379 votes

Rank #6,928 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Choco Sex

Walter Maiorano Parfums

3.7924 votes

Rank #42,815 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Choco Sex takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cherry Stem
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Choco Sex
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cherry Stem2/5

Choco Sex3/5

Ratings & consensus: Cherry Stem
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Choco Sex
Sillage & projection: Choco Sex
Value for money: Choco Sex
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 StemPhlur

Choco SexWalter Maiorano Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 379 votes

Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%

3.79/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

Category winnerCherry StemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

299 votes

58%Love

8%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

21%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityChoco Sex

SillageChoco Sex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value69

Category winnerChoco SexBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

sweet92%

woody84%

leather77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

cherry92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

chocolate69%

cacao61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both cherry, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CherryBrandyOrange

Heart

SugarPlumJasmineRed Freesia

Base

LeatherEbonyCaramel

Top

ChocolateCherryCocoaCaramelSmokeAlmondOrange

Heart

WhiskeyLiquorBlack CherryVermouthTobaccoPeachHedioneCoumarin

Base

Teak WoodThailand OudTahitian VanillaLeatherHoneyIndonesian Patchouli LeafWhite MuskCivet

InformationalShared notesBlack Cherry, Orange, Leather 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 season

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer18

Fall82

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex31

Women65

Men31

Unisex63

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,928

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#42,815

PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia, Walter Maiorano

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCherry StemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry 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…

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Choco Sex opens with a thick wave of sweet dark chocolate, syrupy cherry, and bitter caramel. As the initial gourmand blast settles, a boozy heart of whiskey, vermouth, and dry tobacco takes over on skin. The dry-down turns significantly darker, shifting toward smoky teak wood, raw leather, and an animalic touch of ci…

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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 Stem or Choco Sex?

Choco Sex takes 3 of 5 categories. Cherry Stem is rated 3.90/5 from 379 votes; Choco Sex is rated 3.79/5 from 24 votes. Choose Cherry Stem for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Choco Sex for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Stem or Choco Sex?

Choco Sex lasts longest (Choco Sex 83/100, Cherry Stem 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Stem or Choco Sex?

Choco Sex projects furthest (Choco Sex 81/100, Cherry Stem 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Stem and Choco Sex smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Black Cherry, Orange, Leather and Caramel.

Is Cherry Stem or Choco Sex better for summer or winter?

Choco Sex suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Stem and Choco Sex?

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. Choco Sex has top notes of Chocolate, Cherry, Cocoa and Caramel, heart notes of Whiskey, Liquor, Black Cherry and Vermouth, a base of Teak Wood, Thailand Oud, Tahitian Vanilla and Leather.