Fragrance comparison

Golden Leaf vs Ophidian Black Cherry

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 267 ratings analysed

Golden Leaf

Tree Of Life

3.7832 votes

Rank #54,196 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ophidian Black Cherry

PARIS CORNER

4.05235 votes

Rank #8,118 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ophidian Black Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories.

Golden Leaf
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ophidian Black Cherry
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Golden Leaf1/7

Ophidian Black Cherry5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ophidian Black Cherry
Community sentiment: Ophidian Black Cherry
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Golden Leaf
Value for money: Ophidian Black Cherry
Versatility: Ophidian Black Cherry
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ophidian Black Cherry

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Golden LeafTree Of Life

Ophidian Black CherryPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 45%Had 12%Want 43%

4.05/ 5 · 235 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

9%Hate

32 votes

44%Love

28%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGolden Leaf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value74

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

amber77%

leather65%

floral53%

musky42%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

amber77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SuedeRaspberryPearOsmanthusStrawberryAmberYlang-YlangBenzoinVetiverDamask RoseTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberryBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

PralineDamask RoseHeliotropeJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

Guaiac WoodPalo SantoAmbrettolideTonka BeanPatchouliVetiverPear

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Pear, Vetiver and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for Ophidian Black Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer22

Fall100

Winter78

Day80

Night100

Spring53

Summer23

Fall100

Winter96

Day73

Night100

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex50

Women44

Men4

Unisex32

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,196

PerfumerKevin Mathys

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kevin Mathys composed Golden Leaf for Tree Of Life in 2024 as a rich, fruit-forward leather composition. The fragrance hits skin with jammy raspberry, ripe pear, and tart strawberry before revealing a supple suede core. It steers away from harsh, smoky tanneries, choosing instead to pair leathery textures with golden …

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Ophidian Black Cherry by PARIS CORNER delivers a dark, confectionary profile centered on tart fruit and dense woods. It introduces itself with a sharp flash of raspberry and crisp bergamot, cutting through an immediate undercurrent of nutty praline and floral sweetness. As the scent settles, Damask rose, powdery helio…

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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, Golden Leaf or Ophidian Black Cherry?

Ophidian Black Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories. Golden Leaf is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes; Ophidian Black Cherry is rated 4.05/5 from 235 votes. Choose Golden Leaf for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ophidian Black Cherry for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Golden Leaf or Ophidian Black Cherry?

They last about the same: Golden Leaf 63/100, Ophidian Black Cherry 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Golden Leaf or Ophidian Black Cherry?

Projection is very close: Golden Leaf 57/100, Ophidian Black Cherry 55/100 for sillage.

Do Golden Leaf and Ophidian Black Cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Pear, Vetiver and Damask Rose.

Is Golden Leaf or Ophidian Black Cherry better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ophidian Black Cherry is the stronger pick. For winter, Ophidian Black Cherry is the stronger pick. Golden Leaf suits evening wear; Ophidian Black Cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Golden Leaf and Ophidian Black Cherry?

Golden Leaf features Suede, Raspberry, Pear, Osmanthus and Strawberry. Ophidian Black Cherry has top notes of Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Damask Rose, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Palo Santo, Ambrettolide and Tonka Bean.