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Elle 18 Cherry Desire vs Ruby Statement

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

Updated 19 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elle 18 Cherry Desire takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Elle 18 Cherry Desire

    Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Ruby Statement

    Choose it for a cherry and whiskey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Elle 18 Cherry Desire3/5
Ruby Statement1/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Elle 18 Cherry Desire
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Elle 18 Cherry Desire
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Elle 18 Cherry Desire
Fragranxe ranking
Ruby Statement

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Elle 18 Cherry DesireChristine Lavoisier Parfums
Ruby StatementExceed
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%
3.69/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 17%Had 3%Want 81%
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

25%Love
38%Like
25%Ok
6%Dislike
6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity47
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityElle 18 Cherry Desire

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value44
Category winnerElle 18 Cherry DesireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
cherry100%
sweet92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
balsamic69%
fruity61%
cherry100%
whiskey90%
warm spicy80%
woody70%
cinnamon60%
balsamic50%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both cherry and balsamic

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
Black CherryWhiskeyCinnamonPeru BalsamTonka BeanVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerElle 18 Cherry DesireLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring38
Summer25
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex42
Women58
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRuby StatementHigher 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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Ruby Statement by Exceed delivers a mouthwatering splash of ripe black cherry soaked in warm, oaky whiskey right from the first spray. As the opening settles, cozy sticks of cinnamon and smooth vanilla wrap around the boozy fruit, creating an aroma like freshly baked cherry pastry served beside a neat bourbon. A base …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Elle 18 Cherry Desire or Ruby Statement?

Elle 18 Cherry Desire takes 3 of 5 categories. Elle 18 Cherry Desire is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Ruby Statement is rated 3.69/5 from 16 votes. Choose Elle 18 Cherry Desire for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ruby Statement for a cherry and whiskey character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Elle 18 Cherry Desire or Ruby Statement?

Elle 18 Cherry Desire lasts longest (Elle 18 Cherry Desire 50/100, Ruby Statement 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elle 18 Cherry Desire or Ruby Statement?

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

Do Elle 18 Cherry Desire and Ruby Statement smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry and balsamic accords. Common notes include Black Cherry, Cinnamon, Peru Balsam and Vanilla.

Is Elle 18 Cherry Desire or Ruby Statement better for summer or winter?

Elle 18 Cherry Desire suits daytime wear; Ruby Statement suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elle 18 Cherry Desire and Ruby Statement?

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. Ruby Statement features Black Cherry, Whiskey, Cinnamon, Peru Balsam and Tonka Bean.

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