Cherry Syrup Black vs Cola Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cola Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.
Cherry Syrup BlackChoose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cola OudChoose it for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cherry Syrup Black2/5
Cola Oud3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Cherry Syrup Black
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cola Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Cola Oud
- Value for money
- Cola Oud
- 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 BlackProadCola OudAromas de SalazarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
3.82/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 11%Had 8%Want 81%
Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
14%Like
24%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
37 votes
55%Love
9%Like
14%Ok
9%Dislike
14%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCola Oud
SillageCola Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCola OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
almond92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
green69%
powdery61%
oud100%
fresh spicy92%
warm spicy84%
coca-cola77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet 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
Coca-ColaCherryRaspberryBlack CurrantBitter Almond
Heart
Pink PepperGeraniumRoseHeliotropeJasmine Sambac
Base
Indian OudAgarwoodOakmossBlack PepperClovesCedarHibaPapyrus
InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Cherry, Rose and Heliotrope. 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
Spring58
Summer42
Fall100
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#52,214
PerfumerMichael Salazar
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 →Cola Oud opens with a crisp burst of fizzy Coca-Cola, black currant, and bitter almond. As the effervescence settles, dark Indian oud, cloves, and cedar emerge underneath the fruity top notes, anchoring the dark soda accord with deep woody smoke. This scent thrives in crisp autumn weather and cold winter nights. It s…
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 Cola Oud?
Cola Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Cherry Syrup Black is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes; Cola Oud is rated 3.82/5 from 22 votes. Choose Cherry Syrup Black for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cola Oud for a oud and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cherry Syrup Black or Cola Oud?
Cola Oud lasts longest (Cola Oud 83/100, Cherry Syrup Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cherry Syrup Black or Cola Oud?
Cola Oud projects furthest (Cola Oud 69/100, Cherry Syrup Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cherry Syrup Black and Cola Oud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Cherry, Rose and Heliotrope.
Is Cherry Syrup Black or Cola Oud better for summer or winter?
Cherry Syrup Black suits evening wear; Cola Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cherry Syrup Black and Cola Oud?
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. Cola Oud has top notes of Coca-Cola, Cherry, Raspberry and Black Currant, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium, Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Indian Oud, Agarwood, Oakmoss and Black Pepper.
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