Fragrance comparison

Ophidian Black Cherry vs Torero

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 334 ratings analysed

Ophidian Black Cherry

PARIS CORNER

4.05235 votes

Rank #8,118 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Torero

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1799 votes

Rank #13,206 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Torero takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ophidian Black Cherry
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Torero
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ophidian Black Cherry2/7

Torero5/7

Ratings & consensus: Torero
Community sentiment: Torero
Longevity: Torero
Sillage & projection: Torero
Value for money: Ophidian Black Cherry
Versatility: Torero
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ophidian Black Cherry

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ophidian Black CherryPARIS CORNER

ToreroBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 235 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

4.17/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 63%

Category winnerToreroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

28%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

235 votes

53%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerToreroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTorero

SillageTorero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value25

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

amber77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

rose92%

fruity84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberryBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

PralineDamask RoseHeliotropeJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

Guaiac WoodPalo SantoAmbrettolideTonka BeanPatchouliVetiverPear

Top

GrapefruitRed BerriesPearNutmegLemon

Heart

RoseHeliotropeJasmineCashmeran

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberVetiverCedarVanillaMuskGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Ophidian Black Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer23

Fall100

Winter96

Day73

Night100

Spring100

Summer95

Fall66

Winter34

Day100

Night–

Category winnerToreroMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex32

Women64

Men17

Unisex40

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#13,206

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ophidian Black Cherry by PARIS CORNER delivers a dark, confectionary profile centered on tart fruit and dense woods. It introduces itself with a sharp flash of raspberry and crisp bergamot, cutting through an immediate undercurrent of nutty praline and floral sweetness. As the scent settles, Damask rose, powdery helio…

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Torero by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a burst of pink grapefruit, tart red berries, and juicy pear that crackles on skin like chilled sparkling wine. Despite its matador-inspired name, Christian Provenzano steered this 2021 release away from heavy leather. Instead, he built a crisp, effervescent floral structur…

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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, Ophidian Black Cherry or Torero?

Torero takes 5 of 7 categories. Ophidian Black Cherry is rated 4.05/5 from 235 votes; Torero is rated 4.17/5 from 99 votes. Choose Ophidian Black Cherry for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Torero for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ophidian Black Cherry or Torero?

Torero lasts longest (Torero 82/100, Ophidian Black Cherry 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ophidian Black Cherry or Torero?

Torero projects furthest (Torero 70/100, Ophidian Black Cherry 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ophidian Black Cherry and Torero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and rose accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood.

Is Ophidian Black Cherry or Torero better for summer or winter?

For summer, Torero is the stronger pick. For winter, Ophidian Black Cherry is the stronger pick. Ophidian Black Cherry suits evening wear; Torero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ophidian Black Cherry and Torero?

Ophidian Black Cherry has top notes of Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Damask Rose, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Palo Santo, Ambrettolide and Tonka Bean. Torero has top notes of Grapefruit, Red Berries, Pear and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Cashmeran, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar.