Fragrance comparison

Cherry Stem vs Velvet Sugar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 701 ratings analysed

Cherry Stem

Phlur

3.90379 votes

Rank #6,946 CherrySweet

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Velvet Sugar

Bath & Body Works · 2020

4.23322 votes

Rank #28,531 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Velvet Sugar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cherry Stem
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Velvet Sugar
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Cherry Stem2/7

Velvet Sugar4/7

Ratings & consensus: Velvet Sugar
Community sentiment: Velvet Sugar
Longevity: Cherry Stem
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Velvet Sugar
Versatility: Velvet Sugar
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

Velvet SugarBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 379 votes

Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%

4.23/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerVelvet SugarRating 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

40%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

322 votes

Category winnerVelvet SugarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCherry Stem

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value79

Category winnerVelvet SugarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

sweet92%

woody84%

leather77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

fruity83%

vanilla48%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

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

Wild StrawberryNectarinePear BlossomApple

Heart

Whipped CreamWhiskeyYellow PlumCoffeePink JasmineFreesiaHoneysuckle

Base

SugarVanillaCaramelMuskAmberTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesSugar, 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 season

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVelvet SugarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex31

Women65

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,946

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#28,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews0

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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Velvet Sugar by Bath & Body Works is a sweet, playful gourmand that centers on notes of wild strawberry and creamy custard. Designed for casual, everyday wear, this fragrance offers a cheerful, youthful scent profile that performs well during lighthearted spring outings. It is a sugary, fun treat focused on immediate …

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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 Velvet Sugar?

Velvet Sugar takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherry Stem is rated 3.90/5 from 379 votes; Velvet Sugar is rated 4.23/5 from 322 votes. Choose Cherry Stem for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Velvet Sugar for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Stem or Velvet Sugar?

Cherry Stem lasts longest (Cherry Stem 61/100, Velvet Sugar 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Stem or Velvet Sugar?

Projection is very close: Cherry Stem 49/100, Velvet Sugar 49/100 for sillage.

Do Cherry Stem and Velvet Sugar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Sugar, Plum, Jasmine and Caramel.

Is Cherry Stem or Velvet Sugar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cherry Stem is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherry Stem is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Stem and Velvet Sugar?

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. Velvet Sugar has top notes of Wild Strawberry, Nectarine, Pear Blossom and Apple, heart notes of Whipped Cream, Whiskey, Yellow Plum and Coffee, a base of Sugar, Vanilla, Caramel and Musk.