Fragrance comparison

Black Cherry & Almond vs La Fede Intoxicate

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Cherry & Almond

Di Palomo

3.508 votes

Rank #56,758 AlmondFruity

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14%scent match

Clearly different

La Fede Intoxicate

Khadlaj Perfumes

4.7225 votes

Rank #23,126 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cherry & Almond takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black Cherry & Almond
Choose it for a almond and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Fede Intoxicate
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Cherry & Almond2/3

La Fede Intoxicate1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Cherry & AlmondDi Palomo

La Fede IntoxicateKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 11%Had 4%Want 85%

4.72/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 63%Had 3%Want 34%

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

72%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cherry & Almond

SillageBlack Cherry & Almond

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value90

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

almond100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

nutty77%

rose69%

cherry61%

floral100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh74%

vanilla65%

amber56%

Scent match14%Clearly different

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

CognacAlmondBergamotMandarinLily of the ValleyFreesia

Heart

Plum BlossomCinnamonTonka BeanCaramelOakCoconutPeony

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, 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

Spring42

Summer11

Fall89

Winter100

Day79

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%

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,126

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLa Fede IntoxicateHigher 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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La Fede Intoxicate is a cognac-forward, spicy vanilla fragrance for men. It leads with a boozy, warm almond opening that transitions into a heart of cinnamon and caramel. Best suited for cool autumn and winter nights, this scent offers an accessible entry into boozy, gourmand-adjacent perfumery that sits comfortably o…

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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 La Fede Intoxicate?

Black Cherry & Almond takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Cherry & Almond is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; La Fede Intoxicate is rated 4.72/5 from 25 votes. Choose Black Cherry & Almond for a almond and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Fede Intoxicate for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cherry & Almond or La Fede Intoxicate?

Black Cherry & Almond lasts longest (Black Cherry & Almond 73/100, La Fede Intoxicate 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cherry & Almond or La Fede Intoxicate?

Black Cherry & Almond projects furthest (Black Cherry & Almond 75/100, La Fede Intoxicate 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cherry & Almond and La Fede Intoxicate smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Almond, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is Black Cherry & Almond or La Fede Intoxicate better for summer or winter?

Black Cherry & Almond suits daytime wear; La Fede Intoxicate suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cherry & Almond and La Fede Intoxicate?

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. La Fede Intoxicate has top notes of Cognac, Almond, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Plum Blossom, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Caramel, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.