Fragrance comparison

Cherry Stem vs Lei Flower

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 390 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cherry Stem

Phlur

3.90379 votes

Rank #6,928 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Lei Flower

Providence Perfume Co.

3.4511 votes

Rank #59,693 SweetTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Stem takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cherry Stem
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Lei Flower
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Cherry Stem3/4

Lei Flower1/4

Ratings & consensus: Cherry Stem
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cherry Stem
Sillage & projection: Lei Flower
Value for money: Not scored
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

Lei FlowerProvidence Perfume Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 379 votes

Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 0%Had 8%Want 93%

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

18%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityCherry Stem

SillageLei Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

sweet92%

woody84%

leather77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CherryBrandyOrange

Heart

SugarPlumJasmineRed Freesia

Base

LeatherEbonyCaramel

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitCaramelOrangeChamomileYuzuTarragon

Heart2-3 hrs

AlmondJasmineSugarFrangipaniYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillePatchouliCacaoCoconutCassis

InformationalShared notesOrange, Sugar, Jasmine and Caramel. Durations are only published for Lei Flower, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex31

Women65

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,928

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#59,693

PerfumerCharna Ethier

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Lei Flower by Providence Perfume Co. takes the idea of a sunlit Hawaiian garland and spins it into a rich botanical treat. Created by artisan perfumer Charna Ethier, the opening greets you with tart yuzu citrus, juicy tropical fruit, and a surprising flick of green tarragon. Soon after, golden frangipani and yellow yl…

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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 Lei Flower?

Cherry Stem takes 3 of 4 categories. Cherry Stem is rated 3.90/5 from 379 votes; Lei Flower is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Cherry Stem for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lei Flower for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Stem or Lei Flower?

Cherry Stem lasts longest (Cherry Stem 61/100, Lei Flower 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Stem or Lei Flower?

Lei Flower projects furthest (Lei Flower 63/100, Cherry Stem 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Stem and Lei Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Sugar, Jasmine and Caramel.

Is Cherry Stem or Lei Flower better for summer or winter?

Lei Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Stem and Lei Flower?

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. Lei Flower has top notes of Tropical Fruit, Caramel, Orange and Chamomile, heart notes of Almond, Jasmine, Sugar and Frangipani, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Cacao and Coconut.