Fragrance comparison

Black Cherry vs Cherry Bomb

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 139 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Cherry

Adopt Parfums

4.1937 votes

Rank #7,062 CherryPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Cherry Bomb

Zara

3.87102 votes

Rank #16,723 CherrySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cherry Bomb
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Cherry5/7

Cherry Bomb2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CherryAdopt Parfums

Cherry BombZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 18%Had 11%Want 70%

3.87/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 48%

Category winnerBlack CherryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

34%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerBlack CherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cherry

SillageBlack Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerCherry BombBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

cherry100%

sweet88%

rose77%

vanilla65%

nutty53%

fruity42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both cherry, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseVioletGeranium

Base

CherryVanillaPatchouliMusk

Top

CherryMandarin Orange

Heart

Rose

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rose, Cherry and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring83

Summer71

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night34

Category winnerCherry BombMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,062

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#16,723

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBlack CherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cherry by Adopt Parfums is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Dominique Monlun. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Rose, Violet and Geranium; base notes are Cherry, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk.

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Cherry Bomb by Zara brings a waxy, vintage lipstick vibe to the cherry category, steering clear of typical cough syrup notes. It pairs a distinct, powdery cosmetic accord with sweet mandarin and vanilla, creating a dainty, pastel-goth aesthetic that suits casual autumn wear.

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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, Black Cherry or Cherry Bomb?

Black Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Cherry is rated 4.19/5 from 37 votes; Cherry Bomb is rated 3.87/5 from 102 votes. Choose Black Cherry for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Cherry Bomb for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cherry or Cherry Bomb?

Black Cherry lasts longest (Black Cherry 67/100, Cherry Bomb 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cherry or Cherry Bomb?

Black Cherry projects furthest (Black Cherry 70/100, Cherry Bomb 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cherry and Cherry Bomb smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rose, Cherry and Vanilla.

Is Black Cherry or Cherry Bomb better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cherry Bomb is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Cherry is the stronger pick. Black Cherry suits evening wear; Cherry Bomb suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cherry and Cherry Bomb?

Black Cherry has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Geranium, a base of Cherry, Vanilla, Patchouli and Musk. Cherry Bomb has top notes of Cherry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, a base of Vanilla.