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Cherry Syrup Black vs 72 - Smell Of The Unseen

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

Updated 40 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

72 - Smell Of The Unseen takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Cherry Syrup Black

    Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • 72 - Smell Of The Unseen

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Cherry Syrup Black1/3
72 - Smell Of The Unseen2/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
72 - Smell Of The Unseen
Sillage & projection
72 - Smell Of The Unseen
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cherry Syrup Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cherry Syrup BlackProad
72 - Smell Of The UnseenEXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
5.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
14%Like
24%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate

37 votes

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

Longevity72 - Smell Of The Unseen

Sillage72 - Smell Of The Unseen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
almond92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
green69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
fruity84%
woody77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 60 minutes
LiquorBitter AlmondCherry
Heart2 to 4 hours
GalbanumRhubarbHoneyRosePlumYlang YlangJasmine
Base6 to 8 hours
HeliotropeTonka BeanAgarwoodVanillaMuskSandalwood
Top
Black CurrantStrawberryPlumPink PepperCardamomSaffronRhubarb
Heart
CarnationHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyRoseHoney
Base
VanillaTolu BalsamPeru BalsamOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Honey, Rose and Plum. Durations are only published for Cherry Syrup Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring63
Summer16
Fall95
Winter100
Day83
Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex67
Women19

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,290

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#42,288

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

Reviews →

72 - Smell Of The Unseen by EXTRAitORDINAIRE by Createur 5 D’Emotions is a rich, dark fruity amber extrait de parfum with serious depth. It opens with a burst of ripe wild strawberry, tart plum, and crushed black currant lifted by hot pink pepper and earthy saffron. As it settles onto the skin, thick golden honey and …

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry Syrup Black or 72 - Smell Of The Unseen?

72 - Smell Of The Unseen takes 2 of 3 categories. Cherry Syrup Black is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes; 72 - Smell Of The Unseen is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cherry Syrup Black for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 72 - Smell Of The Unseen for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Syrup Black or 72 - Smell Of The Unseen?

72 - Smell Of The Unseen lasts longest (72 - Smell Of The Unseen 100/100, Cherry Syrup Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Syrup Black or 72 - Smell Of The Unseen?

72 - Smell Of The Unseen projects furthest (72 - Smell Of The Unseen 75/100, Cherry Syrup Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Syrup Black and 72 - Smell Of The Unseen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Honey, Rose and Plum.

Is Cherry Syrup Black or 72 - Smell Of The Unseen better for summer or winter?

Cherry Syrup Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Syrup Black and 72 - Smell Of The Unseen?

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. 72 - Smell Of The Unseen has top notes of Black Currant, Strawberry, Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam and Olibanum.

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