Fragrance comparison

Cherry X vs Radiant Echo

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #44,236 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Radiant Echo

Zara

4.3167 votes

Rank #9,405 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Radiant Echo 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.
Radiant Echo
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cherry X2/5

Radiant Echo3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry XKai Porten

Radiant EchoZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

4.31/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 52%Had 5%Want 43%

Category winnerRadiant EchoRating 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

46%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

1%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCherry X

SillageCherry X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRadiant EchoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

woody100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

patchouli74%

warm spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber 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

Top

Cognac

Heart

Patchouli

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCognac, Amber, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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

Spring79

Summer19

Fall100

Winter100

Day59

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men69

Unisex24

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,236

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRadiant EchoHigher 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 →

Zara Radiant Echo is a dry, warm designer scent that highlights boozy cognac and earthy patchouli. It works exceptionally well on chilly fall evenings when wearing a heavy wool coat. This release appeals to men who want a cozy amber profile without the sticky sweetness of typical gourmands.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry X or Radiant Echo?

Radiant Echo takes 3 of 5 categories. Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes; Radiant Echo is rated 4.31/5 from 67 votes. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Radiant Echo for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry X or Radiant Echo?

Cherry X lasts longest (Cherry X 76/100, Radiant Echo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry X or Radiant Echo?

Cherry X projects furthest (Cherry X 67/100, Radiant Echo 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry X and Radiant Echo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Cognac, Amber, Patchouli and Vanilla.

Is Cherry X or Radiant Echo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cherry X and Radiant Echo?

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. Radiant Echo has top notes of Cognac, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Amber.