Fragrance comparison

Truly Cherish vs Barbicaja

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

4 wins

Truly Cherish

Marks & Spencer

4.2921 votes

Rank #21,212 VanillaWhite Floral

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Barbicaja

Spoturno

4.0028 votes

Rank #49,028 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Truly Cherish takes 4 of 5 categories.

Truly Cherish
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Barbicaja
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Truly Cherish4/5

Barbicaja1/5

Ratings & consensus: Truly Cherish
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Barbicaja
Sillage & projection: Truly Cherish
Value for money: Truly Cherish
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Truly Cherish

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Truly CherishMarks & Spencer

BarbicajaSpoturno

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 20%Had 26%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

Category winnerTruly CherishRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

50%Love

21%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBarbicaja

SillageTruly Cherish

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value32

Category winnerTruly CherishBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

floral77%

caramel69%

patchouli61%

white floral100%

floral86%

green72%

tuberose58%

fresh spicy44%

woody30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ApricotOrange Blossom

Heart1 to 2 hours

JasmineFreesiaRose

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaCaramelPatchouli

Top

HyacinthFloral NotesLily of the ValleyFreesia

Heart

TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomApricot

Base

CedarwoodVanillaVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApricot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia. Durations are only published for Truly Cherish, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer67

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex19

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#49,028

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTruly CherishHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Truly Cherish by Marks & Spencer is an oriental floral fragrance built around sweet, floral, and rich gourmand tones. The scent opens with a bright splash of orange blossom paired with velvety apricot fruitiness. As the top settles, a floral core of jasmine, freesia, and classic rose develops, giving the composition a…

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Barbicaja by Spoturno captures the brisk sensation of walking through an open Mediterranean garden right after a morning rain. The first spray releases a sharp rush of green hyacinth, dewy lily of the valley, and crisp freesia that feels like snapped flower stems and cool coastal air. As the initial freshness settles,…

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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, Truly Cherish or Barbicaja?

Truly Cherish takes 4 of 5 categories. Truly Cherish is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes; Barbicaja is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes. Choose Truly Cherish for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Barbicaja for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Truly Cherish or Barbicaja?

Barbicaja lasts longest (Barbicaja 71/100, Truly Cherish 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Truly Cherish or Barbicaja?

Truly Cherish projects furthest (Truly Cherish 69/100, Barbicaja 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Truly Cherish and Barbicaja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Apricot, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia.

Is Truly Cherish or Barbicaja better for summer or winter?

Truly Cherish suits daytime wear; Barbicaja suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Truly Cherish and Barbicaja?

Truly Cherish has top notes of Apricot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Caramel and Patchouli. Barbicaja has top notes of Hyacinth, Floral Notes, Lily of the Valley and Freesia, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Apricot, a base of Cedarwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Patchouli.