Back to Black vs Cherry Syrup
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cherry Syrup takes 5 of 7 categories.
Back to BlackChoose it for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cherry SyrupChoose it for a warm spicy and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Back to Black2/7
Cherry Syrup5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cherry Syrup
- Community sentiment
- Cherry Syrup
- Longevity
- Back to Black
- Sillage & projection
- Cherry Syrup
- Value for money
- Cherry Syrup
- Versatility
- Cherry Syrup
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Back to Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Back to BlackBy KilianCherry SyrupProadWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 7,584 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.53/ 5 · 193 votes
Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%
Category winnerCherry SyrupRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
33%Like
6%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
6,340 votes
65%Love
27%Like
4%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
193 votes
Category winnerCherry SyrupMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBack to Black
SillageCherry Syrup
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCherry SyrupBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
honey92%
tobacco84%
amber77%
fruity69%
cherry61%
warm spicy100%
cherry92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, cherry and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
White HoneyTobaccoCherryVanillaRaspberryAlmondGingerbreadTonka BeanAmberNutmegBenzoinChamomile
No top / heart / base split published
Top1 to 2 hours
CherryRumSaffronNutmeg
Heart3 to 5 hours
CinnamonJasmineRose
Base6 to 10+ hours
VanillaTonka BeanAmbroxanOakSandalwoodBenzoinPatchouliCypress
InformationalShared notesCherry, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Cherry Syrup, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer13
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring59
Summer19
Fall85
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Category winnerCherry SyrupMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#993
PerfumerCalice Becker
Launched—
Reviews517
Overall rank#2,789
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerBack to BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBack to Black by By Kilian offers a rich, honey-drenched tobacco experience that balances gourmand sweetness with woody depth. It is a dense, unapologetic scent tailored for chilly evenings and formal winter gatherings, where its narcotic, warm character can fully project without overwhelming the wearer. This complex …
Reviews →Proad Cherry Syrup delivers a bold mix of boozy sweetness and rich woodiness. The scent opens with a sharp burst of sweet maraschino cherry paired with dark rum, warm saffron, and grated nutmeg. As the initial sweetness settles, a spicy heart of cinnamon blends with soft rose and jasmine petals. The foundation rests o…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Back to Black or Cherry Syrup?
Cherry Syrup takes 5 of 7 categories. Back to Black is rated 3.96/5 from 7,584 votes; Cherry Syrup is rated 4.53/5 from 193 votes. Choose Back to Black for a sweet and honey character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cherry Syrup for a warm spicy and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Back to Black or Cherry Syrup?
They last about the same: Back to Black 81/100, Cherry Syrup 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Back to Black or Cherry Syrup?
Projection is very close: Cherry Syrup 69/100, Back to Black 68/100 for sillage.
Do Back to Black and Cherry Syrup smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and amber accords. Common notes include Cherry, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Nutmeg.
Is Back to Black or Cherry Syrup better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cherry Syrup is the stronger pick. For winter, Back to Black is the stronger pick. Cherry Syrup suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Back to Black and Cherry Syrup?
Back to Black features White Honey, Tobacco, Cherry, Vanilla and Raspberry. Cherry Syrup has top notes of Cherry, Rum, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Oak.
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