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Cherry Syrup Black vs Drunk Cherry

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

Updated 268 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Syrup Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Cherry Syrup Black

    Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Drunk Cherry

    Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Cherry Syrup Black4/7
Drunk Cherry3/7
Ratings & consensus
Drunk Cherry
Community sentiment
Drunk Cherry
Longevity
Cherry Syrup Black
Sillage & projection
Drunk Cherry
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 BlackProad
Drunk CherryBouge
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
4.02/ 5 · 231 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerDrunk CherryRating 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

35%Love
43%Like
11%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerDrunk CherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityCherry Syrup Black

SillageDrunk Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value39
Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
almond92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
green69%
powdery61%
sweet100%
cherry92%
fruity84%
almond77%
nutty69%
alcohol61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both sweet, almond and fruity

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
CherryLiquorBitter AlmondWhite Chocolate
Heart
Vanilla PodPlumCherry BlossomBay LeafCarrotJasmine
Base
Peru BalsamWhite Cedar ExtractIndonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodCumin
InformationalShared notesLiquor, Bitter Almond, Cherry 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
Spring57
Summer39
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex67
Women19
Men2
Unisex15
Women84
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,258

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#25,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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…

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Drunk Cherry by Bouge opens with a thick burst of dark cherry, bitter almond, and warm almond liquor. As the initial boozy punch softens, rich white chocolate, plum, and vanilla pod emerge to create a cozy dessert texture on skin. The base grounds the sweetness under Peru balsam, sandalwood, and patchouli leaf, keepin…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry Syrup Black or Drunk Cherry?

Cherry Syrup Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherry Syrup Black is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes; Drunk Cherry is rated 4.02/5 from 231 votes. Choose Cherry Syrup Black for a sweet and almond character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Drunk Cherry for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Syrup Black or Drunk Cherry?

Cherry Syrup Black lasts longest (Cherry Syrup Black 72/100, Drunk Cherry 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Syrup Black or Drunk Cherry?

Drunk Cherry projects furthest (Drunk Cherry 63/100, Cherry Syrup Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Syrup Black and Drunk Cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, almond and fruity accords. Common notes include Liquor, Bitter Almond, Cherry and Plum.

Is Cherry Syrup Black or Drunk Cherry better for summer or winter?

For summer, Drunk Cherry 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 Drunk Cherry?

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. Drunk Cherry has top notes of Cherry, Liquor, Bitter Almond and White Chocolate, heart notes of Vanilla Pod, Plum, Cherry Blossom and Bay Leaf, a base of Peru Balsam, White Cedar Extract, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Sandalwood.

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