Fragrance comparison

Black Cherry & Almond vs Fortuitous

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Black Cherry & Almond

Di Palomo

3.508 votes

Rank #56,758 AlmondFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Fortuitous

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2425 votes

Rank #20,637 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fortuitous takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black Cherry & Almond
Choose it for a almond and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fortuitous
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Cherry & Almond0/3

Fortuitous3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Cherry & AlmondDi Palomo

FortuitousBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%

4.24/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 20%Had 12%Want 68%

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

60%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFortuitous

SillageFortuitous

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value29

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

nutty77%

rose69%

cherry61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet

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

CherryAlmondBergamotLemonCoconut

Heart

AngelicaRoseBalsam FirGeraniumYlang-YlangBay LeafCorianderJasmine

Base

LabdanumVanillaSandalwoodCedarPowdery NotesMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCherry, Bergamot, Almond 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

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day43

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

Unisex79

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerFortuitousHigher 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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Fortuitous opens with bright cherry, marzipan-like almond, and creamy coconut before settling into a warm amber and sandalwood foundation. Herbal bay leaf and balsam fir cut through the initial sweetness, creating a dry resinous backbone. Built for crisp autumn evenings and chilly winter air, it fits formal dinners or…

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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 Fortuitous?

Fortuitous takes 3 of 3 categories. Black Cherry & Almond is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; Fortuitous is rated 4.24/5 from 25 votes. Choose Black Cherry & Almond for a almond and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fortuitous for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cherry & Almond or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous lasts longest (Fortuitous 77/100, Black Cherry & Almond 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cherry & Almond or Fortuitous?

Fortuitous projects furthest (Fortuitous 79/100, Black Cherry & Almond 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cherry & Almond and Fortuitous smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Cherry, Bergamot, Almond and Vanilla.

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

Black Cherry & Almond suits daytime wear; Fortuitous suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Fortuitous has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Angelica, Rose, Balsam Fir and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.