Fragrance comparison

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean vs Chouette Vierge No. 9

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #45,852 AmberCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Chouette Vierge No. 9

Chouette Vierge Parfumée · 2024

—0 votes

Rank #73,331 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean
Choose it for a amber and cherry character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Chouette Vierge No. 9
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean1/2

Chouette Vierge No. 91/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Chouette Vierge No. 9
Fragranxe ranking: Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Marasca Cherry + Tonka BeanTuoksu

Chouette Vierge No. 9Chouette Vierge Parfumée

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

cherry92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter AlmondCherry

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacTurkish RoseBlack Cherry

Base6-8+ hrs

Peru BalsamTonka BeanBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

Bitter AlmondBlack PepperBlack CherryPine TreeBay LeafNutmegNeroliLiquor

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseYlang YlangOsmanthusGeraniumChampacaCherryPoppyPlum

Base8-12 hrs

Peru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCedarwoodCinnamonVanillaBenzoin

Category winnerChouette Vierge No. 9Longest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 40%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 41%Party 34%Casual 15%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,331

PerfumerHoang Nguyen

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerMarasca Cherry + Tonka BeanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean by Tuoksu is a thick, bittersweet gourmand fragrance built around boozy dark cherry and roasted tonka bean. The first spray releases a sharp flash of bitter almond that softens within minutes into dense, glossy cherry syrup. Turkish rose and night-blooming jasmine sambac add floral body wit…

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Chouette Vierge No. 9 hits the air with a bold burst of boozy black cherry and bitter almond. Crisp green pine needles immediately cut the fruitiness. The opening packs serious bite. Fresh black pepper and nutmeg give it a spicy, prickly edge before Turkish rose and dark plum soften the heart. A dense base of Peru bal…

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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.

Do Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean and Chouette Vierge No. 9 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Cherry, Turkish Rose and Black Cherry.

Is Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean or Chouette Vierge No. 9 better for summer or winter?

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean suits evening wear; Chouette Vierge No. 9 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean and Chouette Vierge No. 9?

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean has top notes of Bitter Almond and Cherry, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Black Cherry, a base of Peru Balsam, Tonka Bean and Benzoin. Chouette Vierge No. 9 has top notes of Bitter Almond, Black Pepper, Black Cherry and Pine Tree, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Ylang Ylang, Osmanthus and Geranium, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.