Fragrance comparison

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean vs Verona

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean

Tuoksu

5.001 votes

Rank #45,852 AmberCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Verona

Wythe Apothecary

5.001 votes

Rank #48,749 WoodyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean takes 1 of 2 categories.

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean
Choose it for a amber and cherry character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Verona
Choose it for a woody and balsamic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean1/2

Verona0/2

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): Not scored
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

VeronaWythe Apothecary

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

cherry92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

balsamic92%

almond84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both balsamic, almond and vanilla

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

Top

Cherry LiqueurBitter AlmondBlack Cherry

Heart

Jasmine SambacTurkish Rose

Base

Vanilla BeanPeru BalsamPatchouliMadagascar Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Black Cherry. Durations are only published for Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

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

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,852

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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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Opening with thick black cherry and boozy cherry liqueur, Wythe Apothecary Verona establishes a heavy gourmand profile from the first spray. Bitter almond adds a marzipan bite that prevents the dark fruit from turning into candy syrup. As the fragrance settles, lush Turkish rose and white jasmine sambac soften the sha…

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 Verona?

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean takes 1 of 2 categories. Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Verona is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean for a amber and cherry character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Verona for a woody and balsamic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean and Verona smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share balsamic, almond and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Black Cherry.

Is Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean or Verona better for summer or winter?

Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean suits evening wear; Verona suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marasca Cherry + Tonka Bean and Verona?

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. Verona has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Bitter Almond and Black Cherry, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla Bean, Peru Balsam, Patchouli and Madagascar Vetiver.