Cherry Syrup Black vs I Want
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cherry Syrup Black takes 4 of 7 categories.
Cherry Syrup BlackChoose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
I WantChoose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cherry Syrup Black4/7
I Want2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Cherry Syrup Black
- Community sentiment
- I Want
- Longevity
- Cherry Syrup Black
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Cherry Syrup Black
- Versatility
- Cherry Syrup Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- I Want
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cherry Syrup BlackProadI WantBibliothèque de ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
3.84/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 33%Had 9%Want 58%
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
35%Love
37%Like
23%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerI WantMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCherry Syrup Black
SillageTie
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%
sweet100%
almond92%
woody84%
fruity77%
warm spicy69%
cherry61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, almond 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
Bitter AlmondCherryLiquor
Heart
PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac
Base
SandalwoodCinnamonTonkaBenzoinCedarVetiverClovesPeru Balsam
InformationalShared notesLiquor, Bitter Almond, Cherry and Rose. 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
Spring56
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
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#15,262
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerI WantHigher 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 →I Want is a boozy cherry and bitter almond gourmand that stays very cherry on skin. The opening reads like cherry liqueur with an amaretto-like almond edge, then it softens into a sweeter cherry with hints of plum and a smoky-leaning vanilla finish. Expect a bold, fairly linear cherry profile that can feel cosy in col…
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 I Want?
Cherry Syrup Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherry Syrup Black is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes; I Want is rated 3.84/5 from 58 votes. Choose Cherry Syrup Black for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose I Want for a sweet and almond character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Cherry Syrup Black or I Want?
Cherry Syrup Black lasts longest (Cherry Syrup Black 72/100, I Want 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cherry Syrup Black or I Want?
Projection is very close: Cherry Syrup Black 60/100, I Want 60/100 for sillage.
Do Cherry Syrup Black and I Want smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, almond and fruity accords. Common notes include Liquor, Bitter Almond, Cherry and Rose.
Is Cherry Syrup Black or I Want better for summer or winter?
For summer, Cherry Syrup Black 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 I Want?
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. I Want has top notes of Bitter Almond, Cherry and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Tonka and Benzoin.
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