Fragrance comparison

1920 vs Black Cherry

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

1920

Água de Cheiro

4.3642 votes

Rank #14,525 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Black Cherry

Adopt Parfums

4.1937 votes

Rank #6,367 CherryPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories.

1920
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Black Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

19202/7

Black Cherry5/7

Ratings & consensus: 1920
Community sentiment: 1920
Longevity: Black Cherry
Sillage & projection: Black Cherry
Value for money: Black Cherry
Versatility: Black Cherry
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Cherry

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1920Água de Cheiro

Black CherryAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 46%

4.19/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 18%Had 11%Want 70%

Category winner1920Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

43%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

Category winner1920Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cherry

SillageBlack Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlack CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet83%

musky65%

floral48%

fresh30%

cherry100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Violet

Base

Musk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseVioletGeranium

Base

CherryVanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer35

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night68

Spring100

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerBlack CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,525

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#6,367

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerBlack CherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1920 by Água de Cheiro presents a powdery, floral composition centered on the clarity of violet and bergamot. It functions as a versatile, clean scent for daily wear, particularly during mild spring days or office settings where a soft, unpretentious aura is desired. The fragrance settles into a comfortable, skin-hugg…

Reviews →

Black Cherry by Adopt Parfums is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Violet and Geranium; base notes are Cherry, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.

Reviews →

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, 1920 or Black Cherry?

Black Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories. 1920 is rated 4.36/5 from 42 votes; Black Cherry is rated 4.19/5 from 37 votes. Choose 1920 for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Black Cherry for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1920 or Black Cherry?

Black Cherry lasts longest (Black Cherry 67/100, 1920 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1920 or Black Cherry?

Black Cherry projects furthest (Black Cherry 70/100, 1920 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1920 and Black Cherry smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet and Musk.

Is 1920 or Black Cherry better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1920 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1920 is the stronger pick. 1920 suits daytime wear; Black Cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1920 and Black Cherry?

1920 has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, a base of Musk. Black Cherry has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Geranium, a base of Cherry, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.