Fragrance comparison

Black Cherry & Almond vs Fiu Fiu

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Black Cherry & Almond

Di Palomo

3.508 votes

Rank #56,758 AlmondFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Fiu Fiu

Santiago David Parfums · 2024

4.504 votes

Rank #49,523 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fiu Fiu takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black Cherry & Almond
Choose it for a almond and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fiu Fiu
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Black Cherry & Almond0/3

Fiu Fiu2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Cherry & AlmondDi Palomo

Fiu FiuSantiago David Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFiu Fiu

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

nutty77%

rose69%

cherry61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

tropical84%

vanilla77%

cherry69%

coconut61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CherryRose HipBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

AlmondFreesiaPink Pepper

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

CherryMango

Heart

CoconutGardeniaTonka

Base

FreesiaAlmondVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesCherry, Almond, Freesia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Black Cherry & Almond, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,523

PerfumerDavid Santiago

Launched2024

Reviews0

Category winnerFiu FiuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Fiu Fiu by Santiago David Parfums is a cheerful fruity gourmand perfume centered on juicy red cherry, ripe mango, and sweet coconut milk. The opening brings a bright splash of tropical fruit nectar before settling into creamy gardenia petals, nutty almond, and warm tonka bean. On the dry-down, smooth vanilla and clean…

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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, Black Cherry & Almond or Fiu Fiu?

Fiu Fiu takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Cherry & Almond is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; Fiu Fiu is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Cherry & Almond for a almond and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fiu Fiu for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cherry & Almond or Fiu Fiu?

Fiu Fiu lasts longest (Fiu Fiu 80/100, Black Cherry & Almond 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cherry & Almond or Fiu Fiu?

Projection is very close: Black Cherry & Almond 75/100, Fiu Fiu 75/100 for sillage.

Do Black Cherry & Almond and Fiu Fiu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and cherry accords. Common notes include Cherry, Almond, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is Black Cherry & Almond or Fiu Fiu better for summer or winter?

Black Cherry & Almond suits daytime wear; Fiu Fiu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cherry & Almond and Fiu Fiu?

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. Fiu Fiu has top notes of Cherry and Mango, heart notes of Coconut, Gardenia and Tonka, a base of Freesia, Almond, Vanilla and Musk.