Fragrance comparison

Cherry Oud vs Finom Istallo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

Cherry Oud

Toni Cabal

5.002 votes

Rank #45,393 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Finom Istallo

Superz.

4.4258 votes

Rank #8,037 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Cherry Oud
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Finom Istallo
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cherry Oud2/4

Finom Istallo2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry OudToni Cabal

Finom IstalloSuperz.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 12%Had 12%Want 76%

4.42/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

73%Love

12%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityCherry Oud

SillageFinom Istallo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value55

Category winnerCherry OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

oud77%

vanilla69%

rose61%

leather100%

woody92%

citrus84%

rose77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cherry BlossomRaspberrySaffron

Heart

Bulgarian RoseAlmond BlossomCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

OudMadagascar VanillaTonka

Notes

LeatherOudRaspberryRoseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSandalwoodSaffronLimeJasmineWhite MuskBergamotGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Saffron, Bulgarian Rose and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer24

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men85

Unisex8

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,393

PerfumerToni Cabal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerFinom IstalloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Toni Cabal Cherry Oud balances the intense sweetness of dark fruits with a woody foundation. It opens with an immediate burst of cherry blossom and raspberry, cut by a metallic dash of saffron. As the scent settles on the skin, the jammy fruit transitions into a floral heart of Bulgarian rose and cypriol oil, keeping …

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Finom Istallo by Superz. is a bold leather fragrance designed for men. Launched in 2024, it centers on an intense interplay between animalic leather, earthy woods, and a sharp hit of saffron. It performs best in cold weather when the oud and musk components can fully develop, making it a demanding but impactful choice…

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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 Oud or Finom Istallo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Cherry Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Finom Istallo is rated 4.42/5 from 58 votes. Choose Cherry Oud for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Finom Istallo for a leather and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Oud or Finom Istallo?

Cherry Oud lasts longest (Cherry Oud 90/100, Finom Istallo 86/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Oud or Finom Istallo?

Finom Istallo projects furthest (Finom Istallo 79/100, Cherry Oud 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Oud and Finom Istallo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Saffron, Bulgarian Rose and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.

Is Cherry Oud or Finom Istallo better for summer or winter?

Cherry Oud suits day or night wear; Finom Istallo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Oud and Finom Istallo?

Cherry Oud has top notes of Cherry Blossom, Raspberry and Saffron, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Almond Blossom and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of Oud, Madagascar Vanilla and Tonka. Finom Istallo features Leather, Oud, Raspberry, Rose and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.