Fragrance comparison

Cherry X vs Paris Love

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #46,004 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Paris Love

Ulric de Varens

3.7345 votes

Rank #19,663 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Love 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.
Paris Love
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Cherry X2/5

Paris Love3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry XKai Porten

Paris LoveUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

3.73/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 46%Had 14%Want 40%

Category winnerParis LoveRating 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

22%Love

49%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCherry X

SillageCherry X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value79

Category winnerParis LoveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

vanilla100%

sweet91%

fresh spicy83%

fruity74%

powdery65%

amber56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, amber 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

Top15-30 mins

Raspberry

Heart1-3 hrs

VanillaNutmeg

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Sandalwood, Nutmeg and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Paris Love, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day17

Night100

Spring72

Summer61

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Date 24%Work 20%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,004

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#19,663

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerParis LoveHigher 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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Paris Love opens with a fizzy splash of sweet raspberry that hits the air like pink spun sugar. That initial berry punch softens fast. Within ten minutes, warm nutmeg cuts through the sweetness, keeping the aroma from turning completely syrupy. A thick, comforting layer of creamy vanilla takes over the mid phase, swir…

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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 Paris Love?

Paris Love takes 3 of 5 categories. Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes; Paris Love is rated 3.73/5 from 45 votes. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Paris Love for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry X or Paris Love?

Cherry X lasts longest (Cherry X 76/100, Paris Love 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry X or Paris Love?

Cherry X projects furthest (Cherry X 67/100, Paris Love 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry X and Paris Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Sandalwood, Nutmeg and Tonka Bean.

Is Cherry X or Paris Love better for summer or winter?

Cherry X suits evening wear; Paris Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry X and Paris Love?

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. Paris Love has top notes of Raspberry, heart notes of Vanilla and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.