Fragrance comparison

Kyoto vs Cherry X

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

Kyoto

Adscenture

3.8217 votes

Rank #57,513 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cherry X

Kai Porten

3.5812 votes

Rank #50,176 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry X takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kyoto
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Cherry X
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kyoto2/5

Cherry X3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KyotoAdscenture

Cherry XKai Porten

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 14%Had 3%Want 83%

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 22%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerKyotoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

25%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityCherry X

SillageCherry X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value25

Category winnerKyotoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

amber100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

cherry77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FrankincensePlum Wine

Heart

PlumDavanaNutmegCinnamon

Base

OsmanthusCedarSandalwood

Top

Black CherryRaspberrySaffronPink PepperCognacDavana

Heart

CarrotRoseBitter AlmondSandalwoodOsmanthusCinnamonNutmeg

Base

MuskAmberOudTonka BeanFrankincensePatchouliVanillaStyrax

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Davana, Nutmeg and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night100

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,513

PerfumerElodie Durande

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,176

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCherry XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kyoto by Adscenture is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Kyoto was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Elodie Durande. Top notes are Frankincense and Plum Wine; middle notes are Plum, Davana, Nutmeg and Cinnamon; base notes are Osmanthus, Cedar and Sandalwood.

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Cherry X by Kai Porten opens with a boozy splash of cognac and tart black cherry, which settles into a warm, spiced woody base. Created by perfumer Mark Buxton, this fragrance suits cold autumn evenings and casual winter outings when you want a rich, dark cherry profile.

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kyoto or Cherry X?

Cherry X takes 3 of 5 categories. Kyoto is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes; Cherry X is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Kyoto for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Cherry X for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kyoto or Cherry X?

Cherry X lasts longest (Cherry X 76/100, Kyoto 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kyoto or Cherry X?

Cherry X projects furthest (Cherry X 67/100, Kyoto 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kyoto and Cherry X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and amber accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Davana, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.

Is Kyoto or Cherry X better for summer or winter?

Kyoto suits day or night wear; Cherry X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kyoto and Cherry X?

Kyoto has top notes of Frankincense and Plum Wine, heart notes of Plum, Davana, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, a base of Osmanthus, Cedar and Sandalwood. Cherry X has top notes of Black Cherry, Raspberry, Saffron and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carrot, Rose, Bitter Almond and Sandalwood, a base of Musk, Amber, Oud and Tonka Bean.