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Cherry Lips vs Cherry Syrup Black

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

Updated 131 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Syrup Black takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Cherry Lips

    Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Cherry Syrup Black

    Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cherry Lips3/8
Cherry Syrup Black5/8
Ratings & consensus
Cherry Syrup Black
Community sentiment
Cherry Lips
Longevity
Cherry Syrup Black
Sillage & projection
Cherry Syrup Black
Value for money
Cherry Lips
Versatility
Cherry Lips
Note pyramid (duration)
Cherry Syrup Black
Fragranxe ranking
Cherry Syrup Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cherry LipsDilís Parfum
Cherry Syrup BlackProad
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.73/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%
3.97/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
13%Love
61%Like
16%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate

94 votes

51%Love
14%Like
24%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerCherry LipsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityCherry Syrup Black

SillageCherry Syrup Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value57
Category winnerCherry LipsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
cherry100%
sweet92%
nutty84%
vanilla77%
almond69%
floral61%
sweet100%
almond92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
green69%
powdery61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, almond and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CherryBitter AlmondRose
Heart1 to 2 hours
Cherry BlossomPistachioHeliotrope
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCedar
Top30 to 60 minutes
LiquorBitter AlmondCherry
Heart2 to 4 hours
GalbanumRhubarbHoneyRosePlumYlang YlangJasmine
Base6 to 8 hours
HeliotropeTonka BeanAgarwoodVanillaMuskSandalwood
Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring74
Summer70
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night83
Spring63
Summer16
Fall95
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Category winnerCherry LipsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex11
Women89
Men14
Unisex67
Women19
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,258

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry Lips presents a bright, confectionery splash of red fruit right from the first spray. The scent centers around a pairing of sweet cherry and bitter almond, giving it an aroma reminiscent of glazed pastries and marzipan. As it rests on the skin, delicate cherry blossom and creamy pistachio add a soft, powdery fl…

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Cherry Syrup Black by Proad offers an unconventional take on sweet cherry. Composed by perfumer Chris Maurice and released in 2024, it opens with a distinct splash of boozy liquor, dark cherry, and bitter almond. The sweetness is quickly tempered by an unexpected green cut of galbanum and tart rhubarb, balanced with p…

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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, Cherry Lips or Cherry Syrup Black?

Cherry Syrup Black takes 5 of 8 categories. Cherry Lips is rated 3.73/5 from 94 votes; Cherry Syrup Black is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes. Choose Cherry Lips for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cherry Syrup Black for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Lips or Cherry Syrup Black?

Cherry Syrup Black lasts longest (Cherry Syrup Black 72/100, Cherry Lips 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Lips or Cherry Syrup Black?

Cherry Syrup Black projects furthest (Cherry Syrup Black 60/100, Cherry Lips 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Lips and Cherry Syrup Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, almond and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cherry, Bitter Almond, Rose and Heliotrope.

Is Cherry Lips or Cherry Syrup Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cherry Lips and Cherry Syrup Black?

Cherry Lips has top notes of Cherry, Bitter Almond and Rose, heart notes of Cherry Blossom, Pistachio and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. Cherry Syrup Black has top notes of Liquor, Bitter Almond and Cherry, heart notes of Galbanum, Rhubarb, Honey and Rose, a base of Heliotrope, Tonka Bean, Agarwood and Vanilla.

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