Cherry Syrup Black vs Ajyal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ajyal takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cherry Syrup BlackChoose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
AjyalChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Cherry Syrup Black3/7
Ajyal4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Ajyal
- Community sentiment
- Ajyal
- Longevity
- Ajyal
- Sillage & projection
- Ajyal
- Value for money
- Cherry Syrup Black
- Versatility
- Cherry Syrup Black
- 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 BlackProadAjyalThe Spirit of DubaiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
4.26/ 5 · 192 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerAjyalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
14%Like
24%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
37 votes
59%Love
19%Like
13%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
192 votes
Category winnerAjyalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAjyal
SillageAjyal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCherry Syrup BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
almond92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
green69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
green84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
fruity61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet, green and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 60 minutes
LiquorBitter AlmondCherry
Heart2 to 4 hours
GalbanumRhubarbHoneyRosePlumYlang YlangJasmine
Base6 to 8 hours
HeliotropeTonka BeanAgarwoodVanillaMuskSandalwood
Top
Sea NotesGrapefruitBergamotMintRain NotesLemonLimeApple
Heart
LoukhoumAmberwoodLavenderCherry BlossomJasmine SambacCarnationJasmineSandalwood
Base
White MuskMuskAmberBrown sugarCedarwoodVanillaTonkaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Cherry Syrup Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer16
Fall95
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring100
Summer96
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,258
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#26,058
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCherry 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 →Ajyal opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, tart rhubarb, and cold petrichor notes. As the bright citrus top calms, sweet plum and lavender merge with a salty marine accord. The base settles into warm cedarwood, brown sugar, and clean musk, creating a dense fragrance suited for humid spring afternoons and hot…
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 Ajyal?
Ajyal takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherry Syrup Black is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes; Ajyal is rated 4.26/5 from 192 votes. Choose Cherry Syrup Black for a sweet and almond character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ajyal for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Cherry Syrup Black or Ajyal?
Ajyal lasts longest (Ajyal 86/100, Cherry Syrup Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cherry Syrup Black or Ajyal?
Ajyal projects furthest (Ajyal 76/100, Cherry Syrup Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cherry Syrup Black and Ajyal smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, green and fruity accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
Is Cherry Syrup Black or Ajyal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ajyal is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherry Syrup Black is the stronger pick. Cherry Syrup Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cherry Syrup Black and Ajyal?
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. Ajyal has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Loukhoum, Amberwood, Lavender and Cherry Blossom, a base of White Musk, Musk, Amber and Brown sugar.
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