Fragrance comparison

Cherry Syrup Black vs Ocean

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

Cherry Syrup Black

Proad

3.9737 votes

Rank #23,258 SweetAlmond

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6%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ocean

Nabeel

4.0873 votes

Rank #8,097 AquaticMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cherry Syrup Black
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ocean
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cherry Syrup Black3/7

Ocean4/7

Ratings & consensus: Ocean
Community sentiment: Ocean
Longevity: Cherry Syrup Black
Sillage & projection: Cherry Syrup Black
Value for money: Ocean
Versatility: Cherry Syrup Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ocean

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cherry Syrup BlackProad

OceanNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

4.08/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerOceanRating 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

41%Love

32%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerOceanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCherry Syrup Black

SillageCherry Syrup Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value72

Category winnerOceanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

sweet100%

almond92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

green69%

powdery61%

aquatic100%

marine92%

ozonic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

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

Marine notesOzonic notesWatery NotesViolet LeavesGreen NotesApplePineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseLotusDriftwoodCedarOrchidCyclamenJasmineSaffron

Base

MuskWhite MuskAmbergrisPrecious WoodsAmberAgarwoodOudTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Agarwood. 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

Spring92

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night47

Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex67

Women19

Men41

Unisex48

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,258

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#8,097

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerOceanHigher 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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Ocean by Nabeel is a 2023 unisex release that pairs clean sea breezes with soft summer flowers. The scent combines sharp lime and wet ozonic notes with a heart of powdery iris and airy lotus. It eventually settles on skin with a smooth base of white musk and sweet coconut, making it a reliable casual option for hot da…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cherry Syrup Black or Ocean?

Ocean takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherry Syrup Black is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes; Ocean is rated 4.08/5 from 73 votes. Choose Cherry Syrup Black for a sweet and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ocean for a aquatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Syrup Black or Ocean?

Cherry Syrup Black lasts longest (Cherry Syrup Black 72/100, Ocean 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Syrup Black or Ocean?

Projection is very close: Cherry Syrup Black 60/100, Ocean 58/100 for sillage.

Do Cherry Syrup Black and Ocean smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Agarwood.

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

For summer, Ocean is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherry Syrup Black is the stronger pick. Cherry Syrup Black suits evening wear; Ocean suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Syrup Black and Ocean?

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. Ocean has top notes of Marine notes, Ozonic notes, Watery Notes and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Rose, Lotus, Driftwood and Cedar, a base of Musk, White Musk, Ambergris and Precious Woods.