Fragrance comparison

Meguro River vs Cerasus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Meguro River

AAWED

4.502 votes

Rank #50,596 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Cerasus

J'Elle Bulan Parfums

4.006 votes

Rank #48,837 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerasus takes 1 of 1 categories.

Meguro River
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Cerasus
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Meguro River0/1

Cerasus1/1

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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cerasus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Meguro RiverAAWED

CerasusJ'Elle Bulan Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 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 / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

cherry84%

fruity77%

green69%

citrus61%

woody100%

sweet91%

powdery83%

aromatic74%

cherry65%

fruity56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, cherry and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryYuzuBitter AlmondBergamot

Heart

RhubarbCherry BlossomAlmond BlossomPlum BlossomRose

Base

AmbergrisWoody NotesVanillaMoss

Top

Black CurrantBergamotRhubarbPear

Heart

CherryAmyrisLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotropeCedarwoodVetyverOrris

Base

Gourmand AccordCashmere WoodAmber XtremeWoody NotesPatchouliAmbretteVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCherry, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Woody Notes. 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

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,596

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,837

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCerasusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Meguro River is a sweet, fruity floral built around cherry and blossoms, with a bright yuzu lift and a soft almond touch. One early impression is that it feels mass appealing and easy to wear, more “pretty” than edgy. If you like cherry paired with airy florals and a gentle vanilla-woods base, this is an approachable,…

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Cerasus by J'Elle Bulan Parfums presents a vivid floral fruity profile built around a striking cherry accord. The scent balances sweet and sour facets with earthy, resinous woods to create a grounded, modern composition. Perfect for anyone seeking a sophisticated, sensory experience that departs from standard sweet fr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Meguro River or Cerasus?

Cerasus takes 1 of 1 categories. Meguro River is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Cerasus is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Meguro River for a sweet and floral character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Cerasus for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do Meguro River and Cerasus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and fruity accords. Common notes include Cherry, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Woody Notes.

Is Meguro River or Cerasus better for summer or winter?

Meguro River suits day or night wear; Cerasus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Meguro River and Cerasus?

Meguro River has top notes of Cherry, Yuzu, Bitter Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Rhubarb, Cherry Blossom, Almond Blossom and Plum Blossom, a base of Ambergris, Woody Notes, Vanilla and Moss. Cerasus has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Pear, heart notes of Cherry, Amyris, Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood, a base of Gourmand Accord, Cashmere Wood, Amber Xtreme and Woody Notes.