Fragrance comparison

Cherry Syrup Black vs Rumba

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,165 ratings analysed

Cherry Syrup Black

Proad

3.9737 votes

Rank #23,258 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rumba

Ted Lapidus

3.711,128 votes

Rank #1,593 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Cherry Syrup Black3/7

Rumba4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry Syrup BlackProad

RumbaTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

3.71/ 5 · 1,128 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackRating 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

34%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

1,074 votes

Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityRumba

SillageRumba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value79

Category winnerRumbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

green69%

powdery61%

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and fruity

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

PlumPeachMirabelleOrange BlossomBasilBergamotRaspberry

Heart

HoneyMarigoldCarnationTuberoseHeliotropeGardeniaJasmineRose

Base

OakmossLeatherAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesHoney, Rose, Plum and Jasmine. 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

Spring45

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex67

Women19

Men2

Unisex26

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,258

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#1,593

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews118

Category winnerRumbaHigher 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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Ted Lapidus Rumba is a dark, heavy oriental floral that throws back to 1989. It blends a very syrupy, honeyed plum opening with dry leather and heavy oakmoss in the base. This bottle is built for fans of unapologetic vintage powerhouses who want a bold, warm scent for chilly autumn evenings.

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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 Rumba?

Rumba takes 4 of 7 categories. Cherry Syrup Black is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes; Rumba is rated 3.71/5 from 1,128 votes. Choose Cherry Syrup Black for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rumba for a sweet and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Syrup Black or Rumba?

Rumba lasts longest (Rumba 80/100, Cherry Syrup Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Syrup Black or Rumba?

Rumba projects furthest (Rumba 76/100, Cherry Syrup Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Syrup Black and Rumba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Honey, Rose, Plum and Jasmine.

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

For summer, Rumba 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 Rumba?

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. Rumba has top notes of Plum, Peach, Mirabelle and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Honey, Marigold, Carnation and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Ambergris and Sandalwood.