Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Cherry Syrup Black

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 165 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #26,254 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

2%scent match

Clearly different

Cherry Syrup Black

Proad

3.9737 votes

Rank #23,258 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Cherry Syrup Black
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Baz4/7

Cherry Syrup Black3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Cherry Syrup BlackProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerBazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

13%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

128 votes

51%Love

14%Like

24%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value57

Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

sweet100%

almond92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match2%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LeatherPlumCorianderBlack PepperCoffeeAldehydesCardamomPine

Heart

IncenseEarthy NotesBirch LeafResinMyrrhOlibanumGuaiac WoodCedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CivetCastoreumMuskTobaccoPeru BalsamGurjan balsamPatchouli

Top30 to 60 minutes

LiquorBitter AlmondCherry

Heart2 to 4 hours

GalbanumRhubarbHoneyRosePlumYlang YlangJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

HeliotropeTonka BeanAgarwoodVanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPlum and Musk. Durations are only published for Cherry Syrup Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer16

Fall95

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men14

Unisex67

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,258

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baz by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with a massive blast of dark leather, cracked black pepper, and bitter coffee. It settles into a heavy resinous core dominated by smoky incense, myrrh, and sweet plum. As the hours pass, dense agarwood, civet, and raw castoreum emerge to create a dry, animalic base that stays notic…

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Cherry Syrup Black by Proad offers an unconventional take on sweet cherry. Composed by perfumer Chris Maurice and released in 2024, it opens with a distinct splash of boozy liquor, dark cherry, and bitter almond. The sweetness is quickly tempered by an unexpected green cut of galbanum and tart rhubarb, balanced with p…

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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, Baz or Cherry Syrup Black?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Cherry Syrup Black is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Cherry Syrup Black for a sweet and almond character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Cherry Syrup Black?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Cherry Syrup Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Cherry Syrup Black?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Cherry Syrup Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Cherry Syrup Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 2% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Plum and Musk.

Is Baz or Cherry Syrup Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baz is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Cherry Syrup Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Cherry Syrup Black?

Baz has top notes of Leather, Plum, Coriander and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Resin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Civet, Castoreum and Musk. Cherry Syrup Black has top notes of Liquor, Bitter Almond and Cherry, heart notes of Galbanum, Rhubarb, Honey and Rose, a base of Heliotrope, Tonka Bean, Agarwood and Vanilla.