Fragrance comparison

Cherry X vs O

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #44,352 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pantheon Roma

4.10101 votes

Rank #11,226 CherryRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

O 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.
O
Choose it for a cherry and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Cherry X2/5

O3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry XKai Porten

OPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

4.10/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%

Category winnerORating 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

51%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCherry X

SillageCherry X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value34

Category winnerOBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

cherry100%

rose92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both amber, cherry and powdery

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

Champagne RoséPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CherryRoseTequilaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Cherry, Pink Pepper, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for O, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day17

Night100

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter80

Day65

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men7

Unisex38

Women54

Party 36%Date 31%Casual 20%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,352

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#11,226

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOHigher 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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Pantheon Roma O hits your skin with fizzy pink pepper and bubbly rosé champagne. You get an immediate punch of effervescence. Within ten minutes, rich black cherry and lush rose take over, accented by a boozy splash of agave tequila and fresh jasmine petals. It feels spirited, bright, and slightly hedonistic. As the h…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry X or O?

O takes 3 of 5 categories. Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes; O is rated 4.10/5 from 101 votes. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose O for a cherry and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry X or O?

They last about the same: Cherry X 76/100, O 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cherry X or O?

Projection is very close: Cherry X 67/100, O 66/100 for sillage.

Do Cherry X and O smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, cherry and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Cherry, Pink Pepper, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is Cherry X or O better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cherry X and O?

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. O has top notes of Champagne Rosé and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Black Cherry, Rose, Tequila and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.