Fragrance comparison

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache vs Black Cherry & Almond

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Ulric de Varens

3.75139 votes

Rank #17,951 CherrySweet

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64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Black Cherry & Almond

Di Palomo

3.508 votes

Rank #56,656 AlmondFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cherry & Almond takes 3 of 4 categories.

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Cherry & Almond
Choose it for a almond and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache1/4

Black Cherry & Almond3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cherry & Almond
Sillage & projection: Black Cherry & Almond
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Black Cherry & Almond
Fragranxe ranking: Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Varens Sweet Cerise PistacheUlric de Varens

Black Cherry & AlmondDi Palomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

139 votes

13%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cherry & Almond

SillageBlack Cherry & Almond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

sweet88%

nutty77%

almond65%

fruity53%

woody42%

almond100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

nutty77%

rose69%

cherry61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both sweet, almond and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CherrySour Cherry

Heart1-2 hrs

PistachioCherry Blossom

Base2-3 hrs

AlmondMuskSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

CherryRose HipBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

AlmondFreesiaPink Pepper

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

Category winnerBlack Cherry & AlmondLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex11

Women85

Casual 44%Work 23%Date 18%Party 15%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Date 26%Work 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#56,656

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVarens Sweet Cerise PistacheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache by Ulric de Varens is an unpretentious, playful treat for sweet fragrance fans. The first spray explodes with bright red cherry and tart sour cherry, instantly evoking fruit gummies and nostalgic cherry ice pops. Give it ten minutes. The loud sugary rush softens as a delicate touch of cher…

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Di Palomo Black Cherry & Almond brings a lush, comforting warmth straight out of the bottle. The dark cherry hits immediately. A splash of tart bergamot cuts through the early sweetness, followed by nutty almond paste and soft freesia petals. Skin chemistry matters here. As the perfume warms up, creamy vanilla and smo…

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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, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Black Cherry & Almond?

Black Cherry & Almond takes 3 of 4 categories. Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache is rated 3.75/5 from 139 votes; Black Cherry & Almond is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Cherry & Almond for a almond and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Black Cherry & Almond?

Black Cherry & Almond lasts longest (Black Cherry & Almond 73/100, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Black Cherry & Almond?

Black Cherry & Almond projects furthest (Black Cherry & Almond 75/100, Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache and Black Cherry & Almond smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, almond and cherry accords. Common notes include Cherry, Almond, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache or Black Cherry & Almond better for summer or winter?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache suits daytime wear; Black Cherry & Almond suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache and Black Cherry & Almond?

Varens Sweet Cerise Pistache has top notes of Cherry and Sour Cherry, heart notes of Pistachio and Cherry Blossom, a base of Almond, Musk and Sandalwood. Black Cherry & Almond has top notes of Cherry, Rose Hip and Bergamot, heart notes of Almond, Freesia and Pink Pepper, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.