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Cherry Seduction vs Makawi

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

Updated 172 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Seduction takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Cherry Seduction

    Choose it for a cherry and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

  • Makawi

    Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cherry Seduction4/5
Makawi1/5
Ratings & consensus
Cherry Seduction
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Cherry Seduction
Sillage & projection
Makawi
Value for money
Cherry Seduction
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cherry Seduction

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cherry SeductionLPDO
MakawiPaolo Gigli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 57%Had 6%Want 36%
3.65/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%
Category winnerCherry SeductionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
47%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate

76 votes

30%Love
45%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityCherry Seduction

SillageMakawi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value86
¤ Price value60
Category winnerCherry SeductionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
cherry100%
fruity92%
almond84%
sweet77%
woody69%
amber61%
sweet100%
cherry90%
almond80%
fruity70%
nutty60%
alcohol50%
Scent match61%Closely related · both cherry, sweet and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Black CherryBitter AlmondLiquor
Heart
PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac
Base
Tonka BeanPeru BalsamVetiverPatchouliCedarwood
Top15-30 mins
Sour CherryBitter AlmondLiquor
Heart2-4 hrs
PlumRoseJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla
InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Liquor, Plum and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Makawi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring54
Summer35
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Date 38%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 13%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#37,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerCherry SeductionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry Seduction by LPDO offers a bold, cherry-forward scent profile for those who enjoy gourmand fragrances. Combining black cherry with bitter almond and a boozy liqueur note, this 2024 launch provides a rich, sweet experience. It balances fruitiness with a base of tonka bean and cedarwood, making it an attention-gr…

Reviews →

Makawi by Paolo Gigli centers on a bold burst of boozy sour cherry, bitter marzipan almond, and warm liquor. It opens with an unmistakable solvent kick that softens within five minutes into spiced cherry compote. As the heart unfolds, hints of dark plum blend into sweet vanilla and smooth tonka bean. The declared rose…

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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, Cherry Seduction or Makawi?

Cherry Seduction takes 4 of 5 categories. Cherry Seduction is rated 3.97/5 from 152 votes; Makawi is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes. Choose Cherry Seduction for a cherry and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Makawi for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Seduction or Makawi?

They last about the same: Cherry Seduction 65/100, Makawi 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Seduction or Makawi?

Makawi projects furthest (Makawi 64/100, Cherry Seduction 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Seduction and Makawi smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Liquor, Plum and Turkish Rose.

Is Cherry Seduction or Makawi better for summer or winter?

Makawi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Seduction and Makawi?

Cherry Seduction has top notes of Black Cherry, Bitter Almond and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Tonka Bean, Peru Balsam, Vetiver and Patchouli. Makawi has top notes of Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.

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