Fragrance comparison

Purple Pop vs Cherry

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

Purple Pop

Ulric de Varens · 2013

3.508 votes

Rank #57,158 PowderyAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Cherry

Asia Perfumes

3.9560 votes

Rank #3,325 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry takes 3 of 3 categories.

Purple Pop
Choose it for a powdery and anis character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cherry
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Purple Pop0/3

Cherry3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Purple PopUlric de Varens

CherryAsia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 9%Had 12%Want 79%

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityCherry

SillageCherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value87

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

anis92%

soft spicy84%

floral77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

cherry77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseAlmond

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacVanilla Orchid

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanPowdery NotesSandalwood

Top

Black CherryAlmond

Heart

Jasmine SambacSour CherryPlum

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliVanillaBenzoinCedar

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Jasmine Sambac, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Purple Pop, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night44

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 20%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2013

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerCherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spritz delivers an immediate flash of sharp alcohol. Give it sixty seconds to breathe. Soon, a nutty blend of sweet almond and licorice-tinged star anise rises from the skin. It feels crisp rather than sticky. Within twenty minutes, creamy vanilla orchid and sheer jasmine sambac soften the edges into a comfo…

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Cherry is a sweet cherry scent with a woody, vanilla-heavy base and a clear almond accent in the opening. It starts juicy and slightly tart, then settles into a warmer mix of tonka, benzoin, sandalwood and cedar. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy rich cherry gourmands with a polished woody finish. The profi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Purple Pop or Cherry?

Cherry takes 3 of 3 categories. Purple Pop is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; Cherry is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes. Choose Purple Pop for a powdery and anis character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cherry for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Purple Pop or Cherry?

Cherry lasts longest (Cherry 83/100, Purple Pop 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Purple Pop or Cherry?

Cherry projects furthest (Cherry 76/100, Purple Pop 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Purple Pop and Cherry smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Almond, Jasmine Sambac, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

Is Purple Pop or Cherry better for summer or winter?

Purple Pop suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Purple Pop and Cherry?

Purple Pop has top notes of Star Anise and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Tonka Bean, Powdery Notes and Sandalwood. Cherry has top notes of Black Cherry and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Sour Cherry and Plum, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vanilla.