Fragrance comparison

Ripe Cherry vs Pandora #18

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 346 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ripe Cherry

Angeline

4.09335 votes

Rank #26,436 SweetCherry

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61%scent match

Closely related

Pandora #18

Pandora

4.2711 votes

Rank #46,897 CherrySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ripe Cherry takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ripe Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Pandora #18
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ripe Cherry4/5

Pandora #181/5

Ratings & consensus: Ripe Cherry
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ripe Cherry
Sillage & projection: Ripe Cherry
Value for money: Pandora #18
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ripe Cherry

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ripe CherryAngeline

Pandora #18Pandora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 73%Had 15%Want 12%

Category winnerRipe CherryRating 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

27%Love

73%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityRipe Cherry

SillageRipe Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value84

Category winnerPandora #18Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry92%

fruity84%

almond77%

nutty69%

tobacco61%

cherry100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

almond77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both sweet, cherry and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondTobaccoCranberry

Heart

CherryPatchouliRoseOrange BlossomVetiver

Base

Vanilla

Top

Cherry LiqueurAlmond

Heart

CherryPlumJasmineRose

Base

CinnamonVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodPatchouliVetiverCedarTonka

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Cherry, Patchouli and Rose. 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–

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex18

Women68

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRipe CherryHigher 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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Pandora #18 opens with a boozy splash of cherry liqueur fused with crushed bitter almond. As the initial spike settles, ripe plum and dark cherry blend with faint petals of jasmine and rose. The dry-down shifts into warm cinnamon, resinous benzoin, and rich vanilla, supported by a grounding base of patchouli, cedar, a…

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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 Pandora #18?

Ripe Cherry takes 4 of 5 categories. Ripe Cherry is rated 4.09/5 from 335 votes; Pandora #18 is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Ripe Cherry for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Pandora #18 for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ripe Cherry or Pandora #18?

Ripe Cherry lasts longest (Ripe Cherry 80/100, Pandora #18 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ripe Cherry or Pandora #18?

Ripe Cherry projects furthest (Ripe Cherry 79/100, Pandora #18 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ripe Cherry and Pandora #18 smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and fruity accords. Common notes include Almond, Cherry, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Ripe Cherry or Pandora #18 better for summer or winter?

Pandora #18 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ripe Cherry and Pandora #18?

Ripe Cherry has top notes of Almond, Tobacco and Cranberry, heart notes of Cherry, Patchouli, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla. Pandora #18 has top notes of Cherry Liqueur and Almond, heart notes of Cherry, Plum, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cinnamon, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.