Cherry Syrup Black vs Plum Cigarillo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Plum Cigarillo takes 6 of 7 categories.
Cherry Syrup BlackChoose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Plum CigarilloChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cherry Syrup Black1/7
Plum Cigarillo6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Plum Cigarillo
- Community sentiment
- Plum Cigarillo
- Longevity
- Plum Cigarillo
- Sillage & projection
- Plum Cigarillo
- Value for money
- Plum Cigarillo
- Versatility
- Cherry Syrup Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Plum Cigarillo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cherry Syrup BlackProadPlum CigarilloThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.97/ 5 · 37 votes
Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%
4.34/ 5 · 78 votes
Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%
Category winnerPlum CigarilloRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
14%Like
24%Ok
3%Dislike
8%Hate
37 votes
71%Love
20%Like
6%Ok
0%Dislike
3%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerPlum CigarilloMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPlum Cigarillo
SillagePlum Cigarillo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPlum CigarilloBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
almond92%
fruity84%
vanilla77%
green69%
powdery61%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
fruity84%
fresh spicy77%
tobacco69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla 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
Notes
AllspiceTobaccoPlumVanillaTonka BeanBrandyLiquorCinnamonHoneyAmberCacaoCherry
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLiquor, Cherry, Honey 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 seasonSpring63
Summer16
Fall95
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring32
Summer23
Fall100
Winter91
Day72
Night100
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#4,128
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews21
Category winnerPlum CigarilloHigher 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 →Plum Cigarillo is a warm, boozy plum and tobacco scent with plenty of vanilla sweetness underneath. It opens spicy and a little bold, then settles into a softer mix of honeyed fruit, tonka and amber. This reads mature, cosy and confidently unisex. If you enjoy rich fall fragrances, Tobacco Vanille style profiles, or s…
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 Plum Cigarillo?
Plum Cigarillo takes 6 of 7 categories. Cherry Syrup Black is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes; Plum Cigarillo is rated 4.34/5 from 78 votes. Choose Cherry Syrup Black for a sweet and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Plum Cigarillo for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cherry Syrup Black or Plum Cigarillo?
Plum Cigarillo lasts longest (Plum Cigarillo 86/100, Cherry Syrup Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cherry Syrup Black or Plum Cigarillo?
Plum Cigarillo projects furthest (Plum Cigarillo 75/100, Cherry Syrup Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cherry Syrup Black and Plum Cigarillo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Liquor, Cherry, Honey and Plum.
Is Cherry Syrup Black or Plum Cigarillo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Plum Cigarillo is the stronger pick. For winter, Cherry Syrup Black is the stronger pick. Cherry Syrup Black suits evening wear; Plum Cigarillo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cherry Syrup Black and Plum Cigarillo?
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. Plum Cigarillo features Allspice, Tobacco, Plum, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
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