Fragrance comparison

Luctor Et Emergo vs Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,831 ratings analysed

Luctor Et Emergo

The People Of The Labyrinths

4.12368 votes

Rank #26,126 AlmondCherry

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65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum

Zara

3.661,463 votes

Rank #1,188 SweetCherry

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Luctor Et Emergo
Choose it for a almond and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Luctor Et Emergo3/7

Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Luctor Et Emergo
Community sentiment: Luctor Et Emergo
Longevity: Luctor Et Emergo
Sillage & projection: Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luctor Et EmergoThe People Of The Labyrinths

Cherry Smoothie Eau de ParfumZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 368 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 1,463 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerLuctor Et EmergoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

368 votes

36%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

1,211 votes

Category winnerLuctor Et EmergoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLuctor Et Emergo

SillageCherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value85

Category winnerCherry Smoothie Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

cherry88%

sweet77%

nutty65%

woody53%

fruity42%

sweet100%

cherry90%

almond80%

fruity70%

vanilla60%

nutty50%

Scent match65%Closely related · both almond, cherry and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CherryAlmondWoodsy NotesVanillaGrassWhite Flowers

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CherryHeliotrope

Heart

AlmondHawthorn

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaPlum

InformationalShared notesCherry, Almond and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCherry Smoothie Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men1

Unisex9

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,126

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,188

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews260

Category winnerCherry Smoothie Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luctor Et Emergo by The People Of The Labyrinths is a strange, compelling blend of almond and sour cherry. Developed in 1997, it offers a stark contrast between green grass notes and sweet, balsamic woods. It works best for enthusiasts seeking a complex, retro-leaning scent profile.

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Cherry Smoothie by Zara is a sweet, fruity gourmand fragrance for women. It pairs a sugary cherry note with creamy almond and heliotrope, grounded by tonka bean and vanilla. Best suited for autumn and winter wear, this scent provides a cozy, playful aroma that lingers on the skin during cold days. It is a bold, sugary…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Luctor Et Emergo or Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum?

Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Luctor Et Emergo is rated 4.12/5 from 368 votes; Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum is rated 3.66/5 from 1,463 votes. Choose Luctor Et Emergo for a almond and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Luctor Et Emergo or Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum?

Luctor Et Emergo lasts longest (Luctor Et Emergo 72/100, Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luctor Et Emergo or Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum?

Projection is very close: Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum 59/100, Luctor Et Emergo 57/100 for sillage.

Do Luctor Et Emergo and Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, cherry and sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry, Almond and Vanilla.

Is Luctor Et Emergo or Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luctor Et Emergo is the stronger pick. For winter, Luctor Et Emergo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luctor Et Emergo and Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum?

Luctor Et Emergo features Cherry, Almond, Woodsy Notes, Vanilla and Grass. Cherry Smoothie Eau de Parfum has top notes of Cherry and Heliotrope, heart notes of Almond and Hawthorn, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Plum.