Fragrance comparison

Red Cherry vs I Want

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

3 wins

Red Cherry

Camara Perfumes

3.6010 votes

Rank #65,588 CherryWarm Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

I Want

Bibliothèque de Parfum

3.8458 votes

Rank #15,296 SweetAlmond

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Red Cherry takes 3 of 5 categories.

Red Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
I Want
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Red Cherry3/5

I Want2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Red CherryCamara Perfumes

I WantBibliothèque de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 86%

3.84/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%

Category winnerI WantRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

0%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

30%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

35%Love

37%Like

23%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage91

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRed Cherry

SillageRed Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value97

¤ Price value55

Category winnerRed CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

amber69%

almond61%

sweet100%

almond92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

cherry61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both sweet, cherry and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

Cherry LiqueurBlack CherryBitter AlmondJasmine Sambac

Heart3 to 5 hours

Sour CherryTurkish RosePlumPatchouliVetiverCedar

Base8 to 12+ hours

Peru BalsamClovesCinnamonVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodBenzoin

Top

Bitter AlmondCherryLiquor

Heart

PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

SandalwoodCinnamonTonkaBenzoinCedarVetiverClovesPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Plum. Durations are only published for Red Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex84

Women16

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerI WantHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Red Cherry by Camara Perfumes delivers a potent burst of sweet cherry, bitter almond, and rich fruit liqueur right from the first spray. The scent opens with a vivid rush of black cherry and nutty almond, underpinned by a lush touch of jasmine sambac. As the opening settles, tart sour cherry and juicy plum mingle with…

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I Want is a boozy cherry and bitter almond gourmand that stays very cherry on skin. The opening reads like cherry liqueur with an amaretto-like almond edge, then it softens into a sweeter cherry with hints of plum and a smoky-leaning vanilla finish. Expect a bold, fairly linear cherry profile that can feel cosy in col…

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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, Red Cherry or I Want?

Red Cherry takes 3 of 5 categories. Red Cherry is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; I Want is rated 3.84/5 from 58 votes. Choose Red Cherry for a cherry and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose I Want for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Red Cherry or I Want?

Red Cherry lasts longest (Red Cherry 94/100, I Want 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Red Cherry or I Want?

Red Cherry projects furthest (Red Cherry 91/100, I Want 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Red Cherry and I Want smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Plum.

Is Red Cherry or I Want better for summer or winter?

Red Cherry suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Red Cherry and I Want?

Red Cherry has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Black Cherry, Bitter Almond and Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Sour Cherry, Turkish Rose, Plum and Patchouli, a base of Peru Balsam, Cloves, Cinnamon and Vanilla. I Want has top notes of Bitter Almond, Cherry and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Tonka and Benzoin.