Fragrance comparison

Ma Сhérie vs I Want

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Ma Сhérie

Vinci

—0 votes

Rank #71,962 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

I Want

Bibliothèque de Parfum

3.8458 votes

Rank #14,410 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ma Сhérie
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
I Want
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ma Сhérie2/4

I Want2/4

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

Ma СhérieVinci

I WantBibliothèque de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.84/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

35%Love

37%Like

23%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMa Сhérie

SillageI Want

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMa СhérieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

almond61%

sweet100%

almond92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

cherry61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bitter AlmondBenzoinCognacSandalTonkaJasmine SambacVanillaCherry LiqueurBlack CherryPatchouliVetiverPlum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bitter AlmondCherryLiquor

Heart

PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

SandalwoodCinnamonTonkaBenzoinCedarVetiverClovesPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Benzoin, Tonka and Jasmine Sambac. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,962

PerfumerGivaudan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerI WantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vinci Ma Cherie offers a sweet, woody embrace that opens with a distinct splash of black cherry and plum. As the fragrance settles, warm cinnamon and bitter almond bring a soft, comforting spice that clings to the skin. It feels like a cozy, slightly boozy dessert enjoyed on a chilly evening, making it ideal for casua…

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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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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 lasts longer, Ma Сhérie or I Want?

Ma Сhérie lasts longest (Ma Сhérie 80/100, I Want 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ma Сhérie or I Want?

I Want projects furthest (I Want 60/100, Ma Сhérie 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ma Сhérie and I Want smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and almond accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Benzoin, Tonka and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Ma Сhérie or I Want better for summer or winter?

Ma Сhérie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ma Сhérie and I Want?

Ma Сhérie features Bitter Almond, Benzoin, Cognac, Sandal and Tonka. 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.