Fragrance comparison

Wild Cherry vs Ilía Ser

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 1,958 ratings analysed

4 wins

Wild Cherry

Mancera

3.641,316 votes

Rank #6,059 PowderyCherry

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Ilía Ser

Natura

3.98642 votes

Rank #26,524 VanillaAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wild Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories.

Wild Cherry
Choose it for a powdery and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ilía Ser
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Wild Cherry4/7

Ilía Ser3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ilía Ser
Community sentiment: Ilía Ser
Longevity: Wild Cherry
Sillage & projection: Wild Cherry
Value for money: Ilía Ser
Versatility: Wild Cherry
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Wild Cherry

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wild CherryMancera

Ilía SerNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 1,316 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 642 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerIlía SerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

37%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

1,316 votes

48%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

642 votes

Category winnerIlía SerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityWild Cherry

SillageWild Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value61

Category winnerIlía SerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

cherry92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

iris69%

citrus61%

vanilla100%

amber90%

powdery80%

woody70%

balsamic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CherryBergamotLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisHeliotropePatchouliJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

Madagascar VanillaWhite Musk

Top

LavenderBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Madagascar VanillaAmberBenzoinCoumarinMuskGuaiac WoodHeliotropePatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Heliotrope, Patchouli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Wild Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring32

Summer7

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWild CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men3

Unisex13

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,059

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews99

Overall rank#26,524

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWild CherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Wild Cherry delivers an unapologetic clash of tart fruit and vintage cosmetic powder. It is bold. The opening hits with a sharp splash of dark sour cherry, bitter bergamot, and zesty lemon before settling into a thick, powdery floral heart of orris and sweet almond-scented heliotrope. Far from a simple sugary …

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Ilía Ser by Natura is a warm, resinous floral fragrance that centers on Madagascar vanilla and amber. Launched in 2021, it offers a sophisticated profile for women who prefer intense scents. It shines during cold winter evenings, providing a lasting, cozy presence on the skin that feels elegant and grounded without re…

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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, Wild Cherry or Ilía Ser?

Wild Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories. Wild Cherry is rated 3.64/5 from 1,316 votes; Ilía Ser is rated 3.98/5 from 642 votes. Choose Wild Cherry for a powdery and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ilía Ser for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Wild Cherry or Ilía Ser?

They last about the same: Wild Cherry 74/100, Ilía Ser 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Wild Cherry or Ilía Ser?

Wild Cherry projects furthest (Wild Cherry 68/100, Ilía Ser 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Wild Cherry and Ilía Ser smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Patchouli and Jasmine.

Is Wild Cherry or Ilía Ser better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ilía Ser is the stronger pick. For winter, Wild Cherry is the stronger pick. Wild Cherry suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wild Cherry and Ilía Ser?

Wild Cherry has top notes of Cherry, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla and White Musk. Ilía Ser has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Amber, Benzoin and Coumarin.