Fragrance comparison

Cherry Syrup Blue vs Cuba Strass Zebra

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cherry Syrup Blue

Proad

4.2313 votes

Rank #54,233 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Cuba Strass Zebra

Cuba Paris · 1995

3.5317 votes

Rank #61,187 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Syrup Blue takes 4 of 5 categories.

Cherry Syrup Blue
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cuba Strass Zebra
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cherry Syrup Blue4/5

Cuba Strass Zebra1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherry Syrup BlueProad

Cuba Strass ZebraCuba Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 62%

3.53/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 46%Had 23%Want 31%

Category winnerCherry Syrup BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

0%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

12%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCherry Syrup Blue

SillageCherry Syrup Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value100

Category winnerCuba Strass ZebraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

white floral83%

musky74%

amber65%

cherry56%

fruity100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top1 to 2 hours

BlackcurrantBlackberryPeach

Heart3 to 5 hours

TuberoseJasmineCherryGourmand Accord

Base4 to 6 hours

AmberMuskSandalwood

Top

BlackcurrantBergamotPeachPearWater Fruit

Heart

TuberoseJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Peach, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Cherry Syrup Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter0

Day100

Night29

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex70

Women30

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,233

PerfumerLouise Turner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1995

Reviews0

Category winnerCherry Syrup BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry Syrup Blue by Proad is a fruity floral fragrance launched in 2025 and created by perfumer Louise Turner. It centers on a dense blend of tart blackcurrant, juicy blackberry, and ripe peach at the top. The heart transitions into rich cherry paired with sweet tuberose, jasmine, and a distinct gourmand accord that …

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Cuba Strass Zebra by Cuba Paris is a sweet, cheerful fruity floral that kicks off with ripe peach, crisp pear, and a splash of tart blackcurrant. As the initial fruitiness settles on your skin, a creamy heart of white tuberose and gentle jasmine petals emerges, giving the fragrance a clean, feminine floral character. …

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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 Blue or Cuba Strass Zebra?

Cherry Syrup Blue takes 4 of 5 categories. Cherry Syrup Blue is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; Cuba Strass Zebra is rated 3.53/5 from 17 votes. Choose Cherry Syrup Blue for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cuba Strass Zebra for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherry Syrup Blue or Cuba Strass Zebra?

Cherry Syrup Blue lasts longest (Cherry Syrup Blue 73/100, Cuba Strass Zebra 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Syrup Blue or Cuba Strass Zebra?

Cherry Syrup Blue projects furthest (Cherry Syrup Blue 69/100, Cuba Strass Zebra 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cherry Syrup Blue and Cuba Strass Zebra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Peach, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Cherry Syrup Blue or Cuba Strass Zebra better for summer or winter?

Cherry Syrup Blue suits daytime wear; Cuba Strass Zebra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Syrup Blue and Cuba Strass Zebra?

Cherry Syrup Blue has top notes of Blackcurrant, Blackberry and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Cherry and Gourmand Accord, a base of Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Cuba Strass Zebra has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.