Fragrance comparison

I Want vs Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

I Want

Bibliothèque de Parfum

3.8458 votes

Rank #14,337 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #45,852 AmberCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

I Want
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean
Choose it for a amber and cherry character. Wins on value for money.

I Want1/2

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: I Want

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I WantBibliothèque de Parfum

Marasca Cherry + Tonka BeanTuoksu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

37%Like

23%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMarasca Cherry + Tonka BeanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

cherry61%

amber100%

cherry92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, almond and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter AlmondCherryLiquor

Heart

PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

SandalwoodCinnamonTonkaBenzoinCedarVetiverClovesPeru Balsam

Top15-30 mins

Bitter AlmondCherry

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacTurkish RoseBlack Cherry

Base6-8+ hrs

Peru BalsamTonka BeanBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Cherry, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#45,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerI WantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I Want is a boozy cherry and bitter almond gourmand that stays very cherry on skin. The opening reads like cherry liqueur with an amaretto-like almond edge, then it softens into a sweeter cherry with hints of plum and a smoky-leaning vanilla finish. Expect a bold, fairly linear cherry profile that can feel cosy in col…

Reviews →

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean by Tuoksu is a thick, bittersweet gourmand fragrance built around boozy dark cherry and roasted tonka bean. The first spray releases a sharp flash of bitter almond that softens within minutes into dense, glossy cherry syrup. Turkish rose and night-blooming jasmine sambac add floral body wit…

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, I Want or Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. I Want is rated 3.84/5 from 58 votes; Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose I Want for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean for a amber and cherry character. Wins on value for money.

Do I Want and Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, almond and cherry accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Cherry, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac.

Is I Want or Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean better for summer or winter?

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I Want and Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean?

I Want has top notes of Bitter Almond, Cherry and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Tonka and Benzoin. Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean has top notes of Bitter Almond and Cherry, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Black Cherry, a base of Peru Balsam, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.