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Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean vs Elle 18 Cherry Desire

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

Updated 4 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

    Choose it for a amber and cherry character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking.

  • Elle 18 Cherry Desire

    Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean2/3
Elle 18 Cherry Desire0/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean
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
Elle 18 Cherry DesireChristine Lavoisier Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%
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

33%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity50
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value100
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
cherry92%
balsamic84%
sweet77%
almond69%
vanilla61%
cherry100%
sweet92%
amber84%
vanilla77%
balsamic69%
fruity61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both cherry, amber and sweet

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
Cherry LiqueurBitter AlmondBlack Cherry
Heart2-3 hrs
CherryPlumTurkish RoseJasmine
Base5-7 hrs
CinnamonTonkaPeru BalsamVanilla
Category winnerMarasca Cherry + Tonka BeanLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day41
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day39
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 35%Party 33%Casual 23%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#55,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Elle 18 Cherry Desire hits the nose with a blast of syrupy black cherry, bitter almond, and sweet cherry liqueur. Give it two minutes. The initial sharp alcohol burst evaporates quickly, revealing a thick, pastry-like cherry filling that smells remarkably like almond cake. Plush Turkish rose and ripe plum soften the c…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean or Elle 18 Cherry Desire?

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean takes 2 of 3 categories. Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Elle 18 Cherry Desire is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean for a amber and cherry character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Choose Elle 18 Cherry Desire for a cherry and sweet character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Do Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean and Elle 18 Cherry Desire smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Cherry, Turkish Rose and Black Cherry.

Is Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean or Elle 18 Cherry Desire better for summer or winter?

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean suits evening wear; Elle 18 Cherry Desire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean and Elle 18 Cherry Desire?

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. Elle 18 Cherry Desire has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Bitter Almond and Black Cherry, heart notes of Cherry, Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cinnamon, Tonka, Peru Balsam and Vanilla.

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