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Panda vs Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)

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

Updated 977 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Panda

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Panda3/7
Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)4/7
Ratings & consensus
Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)
Community sentiment
Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)
Longevity
Panda
Sillage & projection
Panda
Value for money
Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)
Versatility
Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Panda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PandaZoologist Perfumes
Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)J-Scent
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.54/ 5 · 914 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.68/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%
Category winnerUsubeni (Rosy Cheeks)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
26%Love
35%Like
11%Ok
25%Dislike
3%Hate

672 votes

24%Love
40%Like
22%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerUsubeni (Rosy Cheeks)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityPanda

SillagePanda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value66
Category winnerUsubeni (Rosy Cheeks)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
green92%
citrus84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
musky61%
white floral100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
green77%
floral69%
lactonic61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BambooGreen LeavesGreen TeaSichuan PepperLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
OsmanthusLilyMimosaIncenseOrange Blossom
Base
MuskMossHaitian VetiverSandalwoodCedar
Top
Green LeavesApricotMandarin Orange
Heart
GardeniaLilyOrange BlossomYlang-YlangOsmanthusJasmineCarnation
Base
PeachMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Mandarin Orange, Osmanthus and Lily. 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
Summer87
Fall0
Winter15
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer96
Fall33
Winter0
Day100
Night16
Category winnerUsubeni (Rosy Cheeks)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men29
Unisex60
Women11
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,309

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#23,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerPandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Panda opens with a vivid burst of bamboo, green tea, citrus and sharp greenery, then settles into damp moss, soft woods and a musky floral dry-down. On some skin it feels like a lush bamboo forest after rain, while on others the earthy animalic edge can turn bitter or abrasive. This is one to sample before buying. It …

Reviews →

Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) by J-Scent is a floral fruity composition that leans heavily into clean, soapy white florals. It opens with bright apricot and green leaves before settling into a gardenia and lily heart. This fragrance works well for anyone seeking an unobtrusive, fresh scent for spring or summer daytime wear in…

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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, Panda or Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)?

Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) takes 4 of 7 categories. Panda is rated 3.54/5 from 914 votes; Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) is rated 3.68/5 from 63 votes. Choose Panda for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Panda or Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)?

Panda lasts longest (Panda 77/100, Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Panda or Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)?

Panda projects furthest (Panda 65/100, Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Panda and Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Mandarin Orange, Osmanthus and Lily.

Is Panda or Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) is the stronger pick. For winter, Panda is the stronger pick. Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Panda and Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks)?

Panda has top notes of Bamboo, Green Leaves, Green Tea and Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Osmanthus, Lily, Mimosa and Incense, a base of Musk, Moss, Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood. Usubeni (Rosy Cheeks) has top notes of Green Leaves, Apricot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.

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