Fragrance comparison

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique vs Cherry

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 628 ratings analysed

6 wins

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique

Manila Grace

3.97115 votes

Rank #11,326 SweetVanilla

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Cherry

Max Philip

3.66513 votes

Rank #13,077 SweetAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique takes 6 of 7 categories.

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique6/7

Cherry1/7

Ratings & consensus: Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique
Community sentiment: Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique
Longevity: Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique
Sillage & projection: Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique
Value for money: Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique
Versatility: Cherry
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Manila Grace Fleur NarcotiqueManila Grace

CherryMax Philip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 513 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerManila Grace Fleur NarcotiqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

115 votes

19%Love

45%Like

22%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

513 votes

Category winnerManila Grace Fleur NarcotiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityManila Grace Fleur Narcotique

SillageManila Grace Fleur Narcotique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value49

Category winnerManila Grace Fleur NarcotiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla88%

warm spicy77%

tobacco65%

amber53%

fruity42%

sweet100%

almond92%

fruity84%

cherry77%

nutty69%

vanilla61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Tobacco LeafPlumGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

ClovesTonka BeanCedarRose

Base8-10+ hrs

VanillaPralineBenzoinMusk

Top

Sour CherryBitter AlmondLiquor

Heart

PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

VanillaPeru BalsamTonka BeanCinnamonSandalwoodBenzoinPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesPlum, Tonka Bean, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring11

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Date 40%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 11%

Men2

Unisex23

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#13,077

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerManila Grace Fleur NarcotiqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique is a rich, dark gourmand with real bite. The opening releases a sharp splash of fresh ginger cut across sweet stewed plum and dry tobacco leaf. It does not stay sharp for long. Within twenty minutes, the tart fruit settles into warm cloves, powdery tonka bean, and a soft hint of rose peta…

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Cherry by Max Philip opens with a dark, liqueur-soaked cherry and a clear bitter almond edge, then settles into a sweeter mix of vanilla, plum and soft woods. It reads warm, gourmand and slightly powdery rather than fresh. If you enjoy the Lost Cherry style but want something a touch lighter and more affordable, this …

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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, Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique or Cherry?

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique takes 6 of 7 categories. Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique is rated 3.97/5 from 115 votes; Cherry is rated 3.66/5 from 513 votes. Choose Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cherry for a sweet and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique or Cherry?

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique lasts longest (Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique 72/100, Cherry 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique or Cherry?

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique projects furthest (Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique 67/100, Cherry 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique and Cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Plum, Tonka Bean, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique or Cherry better for summer or winter?

For summer, Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique is the stronger pick. For winter, Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique is the stronger pick. Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique and Cherry?

Manila Grace Fleur Narcotique has top notes of Tobacco Leaf, Plum and Ginger, heart notes of Cloves, Tonka Bean, Cedar and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Praline, Benzoin and Musk. Cherry has top notes of Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon.