Fragrance comparison

Sleeping with Ghosts vs Cherie

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 294 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sleeping with Ghosts

Mark Buxton

3.91234 votes

Rank #9,496 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Cherie

Vivienne Sabo

3.3860 votes

Rank #39,724 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sleeping with Ghosts takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sleeping with Ghosts
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cherie
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sleeping with Ghosts4/7

Cherie3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sleeping with GhostsMark Buxton

CherieVivienne Sabo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

3.38/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 49%Had 36%Want 15%

Category winnerSleeping with GhostsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

234 votes

13%Love

40%Like

23%Ok

18%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerSleeping with GhostsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevitySleeping with Ghosts

SillageCherie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value81

Category winnerCherieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

floral100%

citrus92%

fresh84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

QuinceMarigold

Heart2 to 4 hours

LeatherPeony

Base4 to 8 hours

VanillaVetiver

Top

Mandarin OrangeMarigoldBergamot

Heart

CyclamenPeonyJasmine

Base

PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Peony and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Sleeping with Ghosts, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall55

Winter23

Day100

Night28

Spring59

Summer36

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night22

Category winnerCherieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex41

Women55

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,496

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#39,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSleeping with GhostsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sleeping with Ghosts by Mark Buxton is an unconventional floral fruity fragrance built around an unexpected contrast of crisp fruit and smooth leather. The scent opens with a sweet splash of tart quince paired with the dry, aromatic herbal bite of marigold. In the heart, fresh peony balances supple leather that carrie…

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Cherie opens with bright mandarin and bergamot, then settles into a soft peony and jasmine floral with a green, slightly earthy patchouli base. It reads fresh first, floral through the heart, and quietly woody in the dry-down. This is a light, easy feminine scent for daytime wear, especially in mild weather. If you li…

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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, Sleeping with Ghosts or Cherie?

Sleeping with Ghosts takes 4 of 7 categories. Sleeping with Ghosts is rated 3.91/5 from 234 votes; Cherie is rated 3.38/5 from 60 votes. Choose Sleeping with Ghosts for a floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cherie for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sleeping with Ghosts or Cherie?

Sleeping with Ghosts lasts longest (Sleeping with Ghosts 63/100, Cherie 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sleeping with Ghosts or Cherie?

Cherie projects furthest (Cherie 59/100, Sleeping with Ghosts 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sleeping with Ghosts and Cherie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and aromatic accords. Common notes include Marigold, Peony and Vetiver.

Is Sleeping with Ghosts or Cherie better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sleeping with Ghosts is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherie is the stronger pick. Sleeping with Ghosts suits daytime wear; Cherie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sleeping with Ghosts and Cherie?

Sleeping with Ghosts has top notes of Quince and Marigold, heart notes of Leather and Peony, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. Cherie has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Marigold and Bergamot, heart notes of Cyclamen, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.