Fragrance comparison

Ripe Cherry vs Bodacious

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,752 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ripe Cherry

Angeline

4.09335 votes

Rank #26,619 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Bodacious

Boadicea the Victorious

4.321,417 votes

Rank #147 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ripe Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ripe Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Bodacious
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Ripe Cherry4/7

Bodacious3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ripe CherryAngeline

BodaciousBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 1,417 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerBodaciousRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

8%Hate

335 votes

61%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

979 votes

Category winnerBodaciousMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityRipe Cherry

SillageRipe Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value43

Category winnerRipe CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry92%

fruity84%

almond77%

nutty69%

tobacco61%

sweet100%

vanilla92%

almond84%

cherry77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, cherry and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondTobaccoCranberry

Heart

CherryPatchouliRoseOrange BlossomVetiver

Base

Vanilla

Top

CherryCognacAlmondClove

Heart

HeliotropeJasmine SambacMoroccan Rose

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaTobaccoAmberSandalwoodMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Tobacco, Cherry and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRipe CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex18

Women68

Men9

Unisex50

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,619

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#147

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews255

Category winnerBodaciousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ripe Cherry by Angeline opens with a sharp burst of sweet maraschino cherry, dry almond, and tart cranberry before shifting into a heavier, dark profile. As the initial fruitiness settles on skin, warm pipe tobacco and woody vetiver cut through the sweetness, preventing the composition from turning into pure syrup. Ea…

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Bodacious by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a boozy splash of dark cherry liqueur, spiced clove, and bitter almond. Created by perfumer Christian Provenzano, this gourmand oriental balance pairs ripe stone fruit with warm cognac, softening into a heart of powdery heliotrope and jasmine sambac on skin. As the top …

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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, Ripe Cherry or Bodacious?

Ripe Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories. Ripe Cherry is rated 4.09/5 from 335 votes; Bodacious is rated 4.32/5 from 1,417 votes. Choose Ripe Cherry for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Bodacious for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Ripe Cherry or Bodacious?

They last about the same: Ripe Cherry 80/100, Bodacious 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ripe Cherry or Bodacious?

Ripe Cherry projects furthest (Ripe Cherry 79/100, Bodacious 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ripe Cherry and Bodacious smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Tobacco, Cherry and Vetiver.

Is Ripe Cherry or Bodacious better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ripe Cherry is the stronger pick. For winter, Ripe Cherry is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ripe Cherry and Bodacious?

Ripe Cherry has top notes of Almond, Tobacco and Cranberry, heart notes of Cherry, Patchouli, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla. Bodacious has top notes of Cherry, Cognac, Almond and Clove, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine Sambac and Moroccan Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Tobacco and Amber.