Cherry Syrup Black vs Makawi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.
Cherry Syrup BlackChoose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MakawiChoose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Cherry Syrup Black3/6
Makawi3/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Cherry Syrup Black
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cherry Syrup Black
- Sillage & projection
- Makawi
- Value for money
- Makawi
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Makawi
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cherry Syrup Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cherry Syrup BlackProadMakawiPaolo GigliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
3.65/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%
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
30%Love
45%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCherry Syrup Black
SillageMakawi
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMakawiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
almond92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
green69%
powdery61%
sweet100%
cherry90%
almond80%
fruity70%
nutty60%
alcohol50%
Scent match56%Closely related · 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
Top15-30 mins
Sour CherryBitter AlmondLiquor
Heart2-4 hrs
PlumRoseJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla
Category winnerMakawiLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer16
Fall95
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring50
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
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#42,264
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
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 →Makawi by Paolo Gigli centers on a bold burst of boozy sour cherry, bitter marzipan almond, and warm liquor. It opens with an unmistakable solvent kick that softens within five minutes into spiced cherry compote. As the heart unfolds, hints of dark plum blend into sweet vanilla and smooth tonka bean. The declared rose…
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 Makawi?
No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Cherry Syrup Black is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes; Makawi is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes. Choose Cherry Syrup Black for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Makawi for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Cherry Syrup Black or Makawi?
Cherry Syrup Black lasts longest (Cherry Syrup Black 72/100, Makawi 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cherry Syrup Black or Makawi?
Makawi projects furthest (Makawi 64/100, Cherry Syrup Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cherry Syrup Black and Makawi smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, almond and fruity accords. Common notes include Liquor, Bitter Almond, Rose and Plum.
Is Cherry Syrup Black or Makawi better for summer or winter?
Cherry Syrup Black suits evening wear; Makawi suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cherry Syrup Black and Makawi?
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. Makawi has top notes of Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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