Fragrance comparison

Cherry Stem vs Zucchero d'Ambra

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 406 ratings analysed

Cherry Stem

Phlur

3.90379 votes

Rank #6,928 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zucchero d'Ambra

Nature's

3.6727 votes

Rank #44,905 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zucchero d'Ambra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cherry Stem
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Zucchero d'Ambra
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cherry Stem3/7

Zucchero d'Ambra4/7

Ratings & consensus: Cherry Stem
Community sentiment: Cherry Stem
Longevity: Zucchero d'Ambra
Sillage & projection: Zucchero d'Ambra
Value for money: Zucchero d'Ambra
Versatility: Zucchero d'Ambra
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

Zucchero d'AmbraNature's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 379 votes

Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%

3.67/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 33%Had 21%Want 46%

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

22%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerCherry StemMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityZucchero d'Ambra

SillageZucchero d'Ambra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value82

Category winnerZucchero d'AmbraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

sweet92%

woody84%

leather77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

vanilla86%

woody72%

caramel58%

amber44%

powdery30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both 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

SugarCalabrian bergamot

Heart

CaramelAmberVanilla

Base

EbonyCedar

InformationalShared notesSugar, Ebony 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–

Spring30

Summer20

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night45

Category winnerZucchero d'AmbraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex31

Women65

Men8

Unisex17

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,928

PerfumerClement Gavarry

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#44,905

PerfumerNot listed

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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Zucchero d'Ambra by Nature's is an Oriental Vanilla scent that centers on a heavy, sweet profile. It opens with sugary notes and a bright dash of Calabrian bergamot, quickly softening into a warm heart of caramel and amber. It feels best during autumn evenings, offering a cozy, comforting wear that hugs the skin for s…

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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 Zucchero d'Ambra?

Zucchero d'Ambra takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherry Stem is rated 3.90/5 from 379 votes; Zucchero d'Ambra is rated 3.67/5 from 27 votes. Choose Cherry Stem for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Zucchero d'Ambra for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Stem or Zucchero d'Ambra?

Zucchero d'Ambra lasts longest (Zucchero d'Ambra 66/100, Cherry Stem 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Stem or Zucchero d'Ambra?

Zucchero d'Ambra projects furthest (Zucchero d'Ambra 58/100, Cherry Stem 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Stem and Zucchero d'Ambra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Sugar, Ebony and Caramel.

Is Cherry Stem or Zucchero d'Ambra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zucchero d'Ambra is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherry Stem is the stronger pick. Zucchero d'Ambra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Stem and Zucchero d'Ambra?

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. Zucchero d'Ambra has top notes of Sugar and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Amber and Vanilla, a base of Ebony and Cedar.