Cherry Syrup Black vs Iconic Amberlicious
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
Cherry Syrup BlackChoose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Iconic AmberliciousChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Cherry Syrup Black1/2
Iconic Amberlicious1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Iconic Amberlicious
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cherry Syrup Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cherry Syrup BlackProadIconic AmberliciousThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
14%Like
24%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
37 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
almond92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
green69%
powdery61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet, vanilla and powdery
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
Notes
White OrchidSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliBergamotLabdanumCinnamonOlibanumAgarwoodVanillaBenzoinJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Category winnerIconic AmberliciousLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer16
Fall95
Winter100
Day83
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,258
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#76,958
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 →The Dua Brand Iconic Amberlicious delivers a thick, golden rush of boozy plum, dark honey, and warm cinnamon from the first spray. As it settles onto the skin, the sweetness mellows into a cozy core of sticky caramel, roasted sesame, and balsamic benzoin. The foundation rests on heavy amber, smooth sandalwood, and dar…
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.
Do Cherry Syrup Black and Iconic Amberlicious smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Tonka Bean, Agarwood and Vanilla.
Is Cherry Syrup Black or Iconic Amberlicious 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 Iconic Amberlicious?
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. Iconic Amberlicious features White Orchid, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Bergamot.
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