Fragrance comparison

Damn Hippie vs Cherry Syrup Exclusive

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

4 wins

Damn Hippie

Ikiryō

4.4117 votes

Rank #49,043 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Cherry Syrup Exclusive

Proad

4.4436 votes

Rank #25,773 CitrusWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Damn Hippie takes 4 of 6 categories.

Damn Hippie
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Damn Hippie4/6

Cherry Syrup Exclusive2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Damn HippieIkiryō

Cherry Syrup ExclusiveProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

4.44/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 41%Had 4%Want 54%

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

61%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDamn Hippie

SillageDamn Hippie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value64

Category winnerDamn HippieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber83%

mossy65%

powdery48%

earthy30%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

cherry84%

amber77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CedarAmberOakmossLabdanumAmberwoodRumVanillaBenzoinMuskWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronCherryMandarin OrangeNutty NotesGrapefruitRumJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseJasmineCinnamonBasilStar Anise

Base4 to 8 hours

LabdanumTonka BeanSandalwoodAmbroxanCypressOakVanillaBenzoin

Category winnerDamn HippieLongest dry-down: 6 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall89

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring100

Summer91

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men21

Unisex71

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,043

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,773

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Damn Hippie by Ikiryō is a dark, resinous woody fragrance anchored by warm amber, boozy rum, and earthy oakmoss. Created by perfumer Vincent of Dreamhouse in 2017, the scent bypasses bright head notes entirely, stepping straight into deep cedar and sticky labdanum. A splash of sweet rum blends into comforting benzoin …

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Cherry Syrup Exclusive by Proad delivers a bright, fruity twist on rich gourmand warmth. Created by perfumer Jutinat Piyaweerawong, the scent opens with crisp grapefruit, tangy mandarin orange, dark cherry, and a warm splash of rum spiced with saffron. As it settles, cinnamon, rose, and star anise provide a soft aroma…

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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, Damn Hippie or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Damn Hippie takes 4 of 6 categories. Damn Hippie is rated 4.41/5 from 17 votes; Cherry Syrup Exclusive is rated 4.44/5 from 36 votes. Choose Damn Hippie for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cherry Syrup Exclusive for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Damn Hippie or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Damn Hippie lasts longest (Damn Hippie 83/100, Cherry Syrup Exclusive 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Damn Hippie or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Damn Hippie projects furthest (Damn Hippie 82/100, Cherry Syrup Exclusive 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Damn Hippie and Cherry Syrup Exclusive smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Rum, Vanilla and Benzoin.

Is Damn Hippie or Cherry Syrup Exclusive better for summer or winter?

Damn Hippie suits evening wear; Cherry Syrup Exclusive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Damn Hippie and Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Damn Hippie features Cedar, Amber, Oakmoss, Labdanum and Amberwood. Cherry Syrup Exclusive has top notes of Saffron, Cherry, Mandarin Orange and Nutty Notes, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Cinnamon and Basil, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Ambroxan.