Fragrance comparison

Cherry X vs Tiger

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 507 ratings analysed

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #50,176 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Tiger

Rayhaan

4.20495 votes

Rank #482 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiger takes 5 of 5 categories.

Cherry X
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tiger
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Cherry X0/5

Tiger5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry XKai Porten

TigerRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

4.20/ 5 · 495 votes

Have 94%Had 6%Want 0%

Category winnerTigerRating 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

59%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

368 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityTiger

SillageTiger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value89

Category winnerTigerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

fresh spicy83%

patchouli74%

woody65%

lactonic56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both 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

Top

NutmegCloveLemon

Heart

MilkRoseDavana

Base

AmberPatchouliFrankincenseLabdanum

InformationalShared notesDavana, Rose, Nutmeg and Amber. 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

Spring56

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men93

Unisex5

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,176

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews95

Category winnerTigerHigher 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 →

Tiger by Rayhaan is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into a bold, resinous profile. It opens with sharp nutmeg and clove before settling into a warm heart of milk and rose. Ideal for cold evenings, this scent offers a long-lasting, sophisticated presence on skin. Its amber-heavy base provides a grounded finish that …

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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 Tiger?

Tiger takes 5 of 5 categories. Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes; Tiger is rated 4.20/5 from 495 votes. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tiger for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cherry X or Tiger?

Tiger lasts longest (Tiger 81/100, Cherry X 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry X or Tiger?

Tiger projects furthest (Tiger 72/100, Cherry X 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry X and Tiger smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Davana, Rose, Nutmeg and Amber.

Is Cherry X or Tiger better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cherry X and Tiger?

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. Tiger has top notes of Nutmeg, Clove and Lemon, heart notes of Milk, Rose and Davana, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Frankincense and Labdanum.