Fragrance comparison

Cherry X vs Kyoto

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #50,176 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Kyoto

Adscenture

3.8217 votes

Rank #57,513 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry X takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cherry X
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Kyoto
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Cherry X3/5

Kyoto2/5

Ratings & consensus: Kyoto
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cherry X
Sillage & projection: Cherry X
Value for money: Kyoto
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cherry X

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cherry XKai Porten

KyotoAdscenture

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

3.82/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%

Category winnerKyotoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

35%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCherry X

SillageCherry X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value59

Category winnerKyotoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CherryRaspberrySaffronPink PepperCognacDavana

Heart

CarrotRoseBitter AlmondSandalwoodOsmanthusCinnamonNutmeg

Base

MuskAmberOudTonka BeanFrankincensePatchouliVanillaStyrax

Top

FrankincensePlum Wine

Heart

PlumDavanaNutmegCinnamon

Base

OsmanthusCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesDavana, Sandalwood, Osmanthus and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day17

Night100

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,176

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#57,513

PerfumerElodie Durande

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCherry XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry X by Kai Porten opens with a boozy splash of cognac and tart black cherry, which settles into a warm, spiced woody base. Created by perfumer Mark Buxton, this fragrance suits cold autumn evenings and casual winter outings when you want a rich, dark cherry profile.

Reviews →

Kyoto by Adscenture is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Kyoto was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Elodie Durande. Top notes are Frankincense and Plum Wine; middle notes are Plum, Davana, Nutmeg and Cinnamon; base notes are Osmanthus, Cedar and Sandalwood.

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 X or Kyoto?

Cherry X takes 3 of 5 categories. Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes; Kyoto is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Kyoto for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry X or Kyoto?

Cherry X lasts longest (Cherry X 76/100, Kyoto 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry X or Kyoto?

Cherry X projects furthest (Cherry X 67/100, Kyoto 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry X and Kyoto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Davana, Sandalwood, Osmanthus and Cinnamon.

Is Cherry X or Kyoto better for summer or winter?

Cherry X suits evening wear; Kyoto suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry X and Kyoto?

Cherry X has top notes of Black Cherry, Raspberry, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carrot, Rose, Bitter Almond and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Amber, Oud and Tonka Bean. Kyoto has top notes of Frankincense and Plum Wine, heart notes of Plum, Davana, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Osmanthus, Cedar and Sandalwood.