Fragrance comparison

Black Cherry vs K

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 769 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Cherry

Adopt Parfums

4.1937 votes

Rank #7,058 CherryPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Natura

4.24732 votes

Rank #26,083 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
K
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Black Cherry4/7

K2/7

Ratings & consensus: K
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: K
Sillage & projection: Black Cherry
Value for money: Black Cherry
Versatility: Black Cherry
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

KNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 18%Had 11%Want 70%

4.24/ 5 · 732 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerKRating 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

48%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

732 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityK

SillageBlack Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value59

Category winnerBlack CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both vanilla, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseVioletGeranium

Base

CherryVanillaPatchouliMusk

Top

Water NotesPineappleGreen LeavesAppleBergamotLemonMandarin OrangeNutmeg

Heart

LavenderBlack and Pink PepperJuniperVioletRhubarbGeraniumSageRosemary

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaHerbal NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Violet. 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

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack CherryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men88

Unisex9

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,058

PerfumerDominique Monlun

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#26,083

PerfumerCláudio de Deus, Sonia Constant, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

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.

Reviews →

K by Natura is a versatile masculine scent that opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and zesty lemon. As it settles, herbal notes of sage and lavender emerge, grounded by a warm, woody base of cedar and sandalwood. It is a solid choice for daily wear, offering a professional feel for the office or a casual setting in…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Cherry or K?

Black Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Cherry is rated 4.19/5 from 37 votes; K is rated 4.24/5 from 732 votes. Choose Black Cherry for a cherry and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose K for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Cherry or K?

K lasts longest (K 71/100, Black Cherry 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cherry or K?

Black Cherry projects furthest (Black Cherry 70/100, K 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cherry and K smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Violet.

Is Black Cherry or K better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Cherry and K?

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. K has top notes of Water Notes, Pineapple, Green Leaves and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Black and Pink Pepper, Juniper and Violet, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Herbal Notes and Amber.