Fragrance comparison

I Want vs Red Cherry

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

I Want

Bibliothèque de Parfum

3.8458 votes

Rank #15,296 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Red Cherry

Camara Perfumes

3.6010 votes

Rank #65,588 CherryWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Cherry takes 3 of 5 categories.

I Want
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Red Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

I Want2/5

Red Cherry3/5

Ratings & consensus: I Want
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Red Cherry
Sillage & projection: Red Cherry
Value for money: Red Cherry
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

Red CherryCamara Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 86%

Category winnerI WantRating 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

60%Love

0%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityRed Cherry

SillageRed Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value97

Category winnerRed CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

cherry61%

cherry100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

almond61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both sweet, warm spicy 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

Top1 to 2 hours

Cherry LiqueurBlack CherryBitter AlmondJasmine Sambac

Heart3 to 5 hours

Sour CherryTurkish RosePlumPatchouliVetiverCedar

Base8 to 12+ hours

Peru BalsamClovesCinnamonVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Red Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex84

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#65,588

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…

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Red Cherry by Camara Perfumes delivers a potent burst of sweet cherry, bitter almond, and rich fruit liqueur right from the first spray. The scent opens with a vivid rush of black cherry and nutty almond, underpinned by a lush touch of jasmine sambac. As the opening settles, tart sour cherry and juicy plum mingle with…

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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, I Want or Red Cherry?

Red Cherry takes 3 of 5 categories. I Want is rated 3.84/5 from 58 votes; Red Cherry is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose I Want for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Red Cherry for a cherry and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, I Want or Red Cherry?

Red Cherry lasts longest (Red Cherry 94/100, I Want 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I Want or Red Cherry?

Red Cherry projects furthest (Red Cherry 91/100, I Want 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I Want and Red Cherry smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and cherry accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac.

Is I Want or Red Cherry better for summer or winter?

Red Cherry suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I Want and Red Cherry?

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. Red Cherry has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Black Cherry, Bitter Almond and Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Sour Cherry, Turkish Rose, Plum and Patchouli, a base of Peru Balsam, Cloves, Cinnamon and Vanilla.