Fragrance comparison

Cherry X vs Numero 4

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

1 wins

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #50,087 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Numero 4

Posh Extrait

2.001 votes

Rank #80,936 MuskyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry X takes 1 of 1 categories.

Cherry X
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Numero 4
Choose it for a musky and warm spicy character.

Cherry X1/1

Numero 40/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Numero 4Posh Extrait

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

musky100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

rose69%

sweet61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both musky and sweet

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

Top20-30 mins

Black CherryRaspberrySaffronRum

Heart3-4 hrs

Iris ButterBenzoinNutmegRose

Base8-12 hrs

CedarwoodAmbretteVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Cherry, Raspberry, Saffron and Rose. Durations are only published for Numero 4, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day17

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,087

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#80,936

PerfumerCristian Calabro

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 →

Numero 4 by Posh Extrait hits the air with a splash of dark, boozy fruit. The black cherry note lands immediately. Rum adds warmth, while tart raspberry keeps the opening from turning syrupy. Within twenty minutes, dense iris butter and spicy nutmeg soften the fruit into a powdery, velvety heart. A rich base of vanill…

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 Numero 4?

Cherry X takes 1 of 1 categories. Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes; Numero 4 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Numero 4 for a musky and warm spicy character.

Do Cherry X and Numero 4 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Cherry, Raspberry, Saffron and Rose.

Is Cherry X or Numero 4 better for summer or winter?

Cherry X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry X and Numero 4?

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. Numero 4 has top notes of Black Cherry, Raspberry, Saffron and Rum, heart notes of Iris Butter, Benzoin, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Cedarwood, Ambrette, Vanilla and Musk.