Cherry Syrup vs VIII Eight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cherry Syrup takes 4 of 4 categories.
Cherry SyrupChoose it for a warm spicy and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
VIII EightChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cherry Syrup4/4
VIII Eight0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cherry Syrup
- Sillage & projection
- Cherry Syrup
- Value for money
- Cherry Syrup
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cherry Syrup
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Cherry SyrupProadVIII EightAzalea ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.53/ 5 · 193 votes
Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
27%Like
4%Ok
3%Dislike
1%Hate
193 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCherry Syrup
SillageCherry Syrup
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCherry SyrupBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
cherry92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
woody69%
amber61%
amber100%
fresh spicy88%
herbal77%
woody65%
musky53%
powdery42%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
CherryRumSaffronNutmeg
Heart3 to 5 hours
CinnamonJasmineRose
Base6 to 10+ hours
VanillaTonka BeanAmbroxanOakSandalwoodBenzoinPatchouliCypress
Top
ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit
Heart
LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine
Base
BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Cherry Syrup, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring59
Summer19
Fall85
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#2,789
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#63,474
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCherry SyrupHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotProad Cherry Syrup delivers a bold mix of boozy sweetness and rich woodiness. The scent opens with a sharp burst of sweet maraschino cherry paired with dark rum, warm saffron, and grated nutmeg. As the initial sweetness settles, a spicy heart of cinnamon blends with soft rose and jasmine petals. The foundation rests o…
Reviews →VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…
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 or VIII Eight?
Cherry Syrup takes 4 of 4 categories. Cherry Syrup is rated 4.53/5 from 193 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Cherry Syrup for a warm spicy and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Cherry Syrup or VIII Eight?
Cherry Syrup lasts longest (Cherry Syrup 80/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Cherry Syrup or VIII Eight?
Cherry Syrup projects furthest (Cherry Syrup 69/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cherry Syrup and VIII Eight smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is Cherry Syrup or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?
Cherry Syrup suits evening wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cherry Syrup and VIII Eight?
Cherry Syrup has top notes of Cherry, Rum, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Oak. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.
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