Fragrance comparison

KITHARA vs Nuha Cherry Blush

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

3 wins

KITHARA

Nilafar du Nil

4.0812 votes

Rank #37,007 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Nuha Cherry Blush

Khadlaj Perfumes

4.0399 votes

Rank #9,033 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

KITHARA takes 3 of 5 categories.

KITHARA
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nuha Cherry Blush
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

KITHARA3/5

Nuha Cherry Blush2/5

Ratings & consensus: Nuha Cherry Blush
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: KITHARA
Sillage & projection: KITHARA
Value for money: KITHARA
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nuha Cherry Blush

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KITHARANilafar du Nil

Nuha Cherry BlushKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

4.03/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%

Category winnerNuha Cherry BlushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

46%Love

25%Like

20%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityKITHARA

SillageKITHARA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value83

Category winnerKITHARABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

amber84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

rose61%

sweet100%

cherry92%

woody84%

wine77%

vanilla69%

rum61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarmaladeMandarinRaspberryBergamotNeroli

Heart

TobaccoOrrisRose

Base

LabdanumAmberVanillaTonka

Top

CherryRumRed Wine

Heart

RaspberryJasmineRoseOrrisCedar

Base

VanillaTonkaSandalwoodVetiverLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Orris, Rose and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring70

Summer48

Fall100

Winter78

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

Men4

Unisex23

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,007

PerfumerPatrizia Cezza

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#9,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerNuha Cherry BlushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

KITHARA by Nilafar du Nil is a striking Oriental Woody blend that highlights sweet tobacco and powdery orris. Launched in 2024, it offers a sophisticated profile for men and women who appreciate depth. Expect a complex opening of marmalade and bright citrus that settles into a resinous, ambery base. It is an ideal cho…

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Nuha Cherry Blush opens with a boozy, tart blast of cherry, rum, and red wine that feels vibrant and festive. As it dries down, the scent reveals a softer side with raspberry, jasmine, and rose, eventually settling into a cozy, lingering base of vanilla and tonka. This oriental floral fragrance offers a playful, seduc…

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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, KITHARA or Nuha Cherry Blush?

KITHARA takes 3 of 5 categories. KITHARA is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; Nuha Cherry Blush is rated 4.03/5 from 99 votes. Choose KITHARA for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nuha Cherry Blush for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, KITHARA or Nuha Cherry Blush?

KITHARA lasts longest (KITHARA 80/100, Nuha Cherry Blush 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, KITHARA or Nuha Cherry Blush?

KITHARA projects furthest (KITHARA 78/100, Nuha Cherry Blush 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do KITHARA and Nuha Cherry Blush smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Orris, Rose and Labdanum.

Is KITHARA or Nuha Cherry Blush better for summer or winter?

KITHARA suits daytime wear; Nuha Cherry Blush suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in KITHARA and Nuha Cherry Blush?

KITHARA has top notes of Marmalade, Mandarin, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Orris and Rose, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Tonka. Nuha Cherry Blush has top notes of Cherry, Rum and Red Wine, heart notes of Raspberry, Jasmine, Rose and Orris, a base of Vanilla, Tonka, Sandalwood and Vetiver.