Fragrance comparison

Elle 18 Cherry Desire vs Ma Сhérie

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Elle 18 Cherry Desire

Christine Lavoisier Parfums

3.673 votes

Rank #55,744 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Ma Сhérie

Vinci

—0 votes

Rank #71,962 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Elle 18 Cherry Desire
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ma Сhérie
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Elle 18 Cherry Desire1/4

Ma Сhérie1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ma Сhérie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elle 18 Cherry Desire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elle 18 Cherry DesireChristine Lavoisier Parfums

Ma СhérieVinci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityMa Сhérie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

fruity61%

vanilla100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

almond61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cherry LiqueurBitter AlmondBlack Cherry

Heart2-3 hrs

CherryPlumTurkish RoseJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

CinnamonTonkaPeru BalsamVanilla

Notes

Bitter AlmondBenzoinCognacSandalTonkaJasmine SambacVanillaCherry LiqueurBlack CherryPatchouliVetiverPlum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCherry Liqueur, Bitter Almond, Black Cherry and Plum. Durations are only published for Elle 18 Cherry Desire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Party 33%Casual 23%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#71,962

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElle 18 Cherry DesireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elle 18 Cherry Desire hits the nose with a blast of syrupy black cherry, bitter almond, and sweet cherry liqueur. Give it two minutes. The initial sharp alcohol burst evaporates quickly, revealing a thick, pastry-like cherry filling that smells remarkably like almond cake. Plush Turkish rose and ripe plum soften the c…

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Vinci Ma Cherie offers a sweet, woody embrace that opens with a distinct splash of black cherry and plum. As the fragrance settles, warm cinnamon and bitter almond bring a soft, comforting spice that clings to the skin. It feels like a cozy, slightly boozy dessert enjoyed on a chilly evening, making it ideal for casua…

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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 lasts longer, Elle 18 Cherry Desire or Ma Сhérie?

Ma Сhérie lasts longest (Ma Сhérie 80/100, Elle 18 Cherry Desire 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elle 18 Cherry Desire or Ma Сhérie?

Projection is very close: Elle 18 Cherry Desire 50/100, Ma Сhérie 50/100 for sillage.

Do Elle 18 Cherry Desire and Ma Сhérie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Cherry Liqueur, Bitter Almond, Black Cherry and Plum.

Is Elle 18 Cherry Desire or Ma Сhérie better for summer or winter?

Elle 18 Cherry Desire suits evening wear; Ma Сhérie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elle 18 Cherry Desire and Ma Сhérie?

Elle 18 Cherry Desire has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Bitter Almond and Black Cherry, heart notes of Cherry, Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cinnamon, Tonka, Peru Balsam and Vanilla. Ma Сhérie features Bitter Almond, Benzoin, Cognac, Sandal and Tonka.