Fragrance comparison

Cherry X vs Lucid Dream

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #49,769 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Lucid Dream

Ex Idolo

3.7198 votes

Rank #17,103 SmokyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lucid Dream takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cherry X
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lucid Dream
Choose it for a smoky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cherry X2/5

Lucid Dream3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry XKai Porten

Lucid DreamEx Idolo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

3.71/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 60%

Category winnerLucid DreamRating 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

27%Love

37%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCherry X

SillageCherry X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value42

Category winnerLucid DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

smoky100%

floral92%

rose84%

fruity77%

balsamic69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · 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

Top15-30 mins

DavanaPink PepperCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

SmokeRoseOsmanthus

Base6-8+ hrs

IncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Davana, Rose and Osmanthus. Durations are only published for Lucid Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day17

Night100

Spring73

Summer36

Fall100

Winter100

Day90

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men0

Unisex62

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,769

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#17,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLucid DreamHigher 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.

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Lucid Dream by Ex Idolo is a rich, bittersweet floral blend wrapped in soft curling woodsmoke and earthy resins. Right away, you get an unusual clash of boozy davana herb, zesty citrus peel, and tingling pink pepper that quickly makes room for a lush heart of sweet rose and velvety osmanthus flower. Rather than stayin…

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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 X or Lucid Dream?

Lucid Dream takes 3 of 5 categories. Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes; Lucid Dream is rated 3.71/5 from 98 votes. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lucid Dream for a smoky and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry X or Lucid Dream?

Cherry X lasts longest (Cherry X 76/100, Lucid Dream 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry X or Lucid Dream?

Projection is very close: Cherry X 67/100, Lucid Dream 65/100 for sillage.

Do Cherry X and Lucid Dream smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Davana, Rose and Osmanthus.

Is Cherry X or Lucid Dream better for summer or winter?

Cherry X suits evening wear; Lucid Dream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry X and Lucid Dream?

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. Lucid Dream has top notes of Davana, Pink Pepper and Citruses, heart notes of Smoke, Rose and Osmanthus, a base of Incense and Patchouli.