Fragrance comparison

Cherry X vs Unicorn

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #45,091 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Unicorn

Aaron Terence Hughes

4.5745 votes

Rank #5,026 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unicorn takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

Cherry X0/5

Unicorn5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry XKai Porten

UnicornAaron Terence Hughes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

4.57/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 67%Had 6%Want 27%

Category winnerUnicornRating 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

73%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityUnicorn

SillageUnicorn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value55

Category winnerUnicornBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

oud84%

fruity77%

metallic69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and fruity

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

Notes

SaffronOudAmberRaspberryFrankincenseWhite MuskIncenseCloveBarkPatchouliBergamotVanilla Absolute

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Amber and Oud. 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

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,091

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#5,026

PerfumerAaron Terence Hughes

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerUnicornHigher 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 →

Unicorn is a sweet, spicy oud extrait that opens bright and fruity, then quickly turns resinous and warm. Expect raspberry and bergamot up top, saffron spice through the heart, and a cosy dry-down of amber, incense, vanilla and tonka over a smoky, woody oud. It can read bold and serious, with an opening that some wear…

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 Unicorn?

Unicorn takes 5 of 5 categories. Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes; Unicorn is rated 4.57/5 from 45 votes. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Unicorn for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry X or Unicorn?

Unicorn lasts longest (Unicorn 89/100, Cherry X 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry X or Unicorn?

Unicorn projects furthest (Unicorn 85/100, Cherry X 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry X and Unicorn smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Amber and Oud.

Is Cherry X or Unicorn better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cherry X and Unicorn?

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. Unicorn features Saffron, Oud, Amber, Raspberry and Frankincense.