Fragrance comparison

Ruby Chéri vs Sweet Sakura

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Ruby Chéri

Galimard

4.3534 votes

Rank #31,330 CherryFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Sweet Sakura

Indices Parfums

4.754 votes

Rank #36,729 FloralCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sweet Sakura takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ruby Chéri
Choose it for a cherry and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sweet Sakura
Choose it for a floral and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ruby Chéri1/4

Sweet Sakura3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ruby ChériGalimard

Sweet SakuraIndices Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 80%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 6%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevitySweet Sakura

SillageSweet Sakura

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSweet SakuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

floral92%

sweet84%

almond77%

coffee69%

fruity61%

floral100%

cherry91%

vanilla83%

sweet74%

fruity65%

almond56%

Scent match71%Closely related · both floral, cherry and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CherryAlmond

Heart2 to 3 hours

CoffeeCherry BlossomMagnolia

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Notes

Cherry BlossomVanillaCherryAlmond

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCherry, Almond, Cherry Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Ruby Chéri, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer41

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,330

PerfumerYusuke Masuda

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#36,729

PerfumerCécile Doan

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRuby ChériHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruby Chéri by Galimard is an oriental floral fragrance built around sweet cherry and bitter almond. The opening introduces a vivid fruit profile before settling into a heart of dark roasted coffee, airy cherry blossom, and fresh magnolia petals. In the base, warm vanilla combines with creamy sandalwood and soft musk t…

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Sweet Sakura by Indices Parfums opens with a bright pop of cherry and delicate cherry blossom. As it warms on your skin, a smooth almond and vanilla base emerges, turning this into a comforting gourmand. It is a versatile choice for spring days or crisp autumn afternoons, perfect for anyone seeking a fragrance that ba…

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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, Ruby Chéri or Sweet Sakura?

Sweet Sakura takes 3 of 4 categories. Ruby Chéri is rated 4.35/5 from 34 votes; Sweet Sakura is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ruby Chéri for a cherry and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sweet Sakura for a floral and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruby Chéri or Sweet Sakura?

Sweet Sakura lasts longest (Sweet Sakura 80/100, Ruby Chéri 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruby Chéri or Sweet Sakura?

Sweet Sakura projects furthest (Sweet Sakura 75/100, Ruby Chéri 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruby Chéri and Sweet Sakura smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, cherry and sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry, Almond, Cherry Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Ruby Chéri or Sweet Sakura better for summer or winter?

Ruby Chéri suits evening wear; Sweet Sakura suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruby Chéri and Sweet Sakura?

Ruby Chéri has top notes of Cherry and Almond, heart notes of Coffee, Cherry Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Sweet Sakura features Cherry Blossom, Vanilla, Cherry and Almond.