Fragrance comparison

Cherrynity vs Cherry X

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Cherrynity

AAMO

4.003 votes

Rank #24,368 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #49,656 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cherrynity
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cherry X
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cherrynity2/4

Cherry X2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CherrynityAAMO

Cherry XKai Porten

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityCherry X

SillageCherry X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winnerCherrynityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody92%

earthy84%

leather77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

HawthornCherryMandarin OrangeSaffronGingerDavana

Heart

LeatherIrisOliveNutmegOsmanthusApricot

Base

NagarmothaSmokeFrankincenseOakmossAmberVanillaWoodsy Notes

Top

Black CherryRaspberrySaffronPink PepperCognacDavana

Heart

CarrotRoseBitter AlmondSandalwoodOsmanthusCinnamonNutmeg

Base

MuskAmberOudTonka BeanFrankincensePatchouliVanillaStyrax

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Davana, Nutmeg and Osmanthus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,368

PerfumerFelix Deschamps

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#49,656

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCherrynityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherrynity is a smoky cherry leather that avoids the cough syrup trap. The opening reads like tart cherry and mandarin with warm saffron and ginger, then it turns suede-like, with a soft floral lift. As it dries down, smoke, woods and incense settle in, with earthy cypriol, oakmoss and a touch of amber-vanilla roundin…

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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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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, Cherrynity or Cherry X?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cherrynity is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cherrynity for a smoky and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherrynity or Cherry X?

Cherry X lasts longest (Cherry X 76/100, Cherrynity 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherrynity or Cherry X?

Cherry X projects furthest (Cherry X 67/100, Cherrynity 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherrynity and Cherry X smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Davana, Nutmeg and Osmanthus.

Is Cherrynity or Cherry X better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cherrynity and Cherry X?

Cherrynity has top notes of Hawthorn, Cherry, Mandarin Orange and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Iris, Olive and Nutmeg, a base of Nagarmotha, Smoke, Frankincense and Oakmoss. 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.