Fragrance comparison

Fire vs Cherry Syrup Exclusive

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 188 ratings analysed

Fire

The Maker

3.82152 votes

Rank #10,389 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Cherry Syrup Exclusive

Proad

4.4436 votes

Rank #26,225 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fire
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fire1/7

Cherry Syrup Exclusive6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FireThe Maker

Cherry Syrup ExclusiveProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

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

38%Love

29%Like

15%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

152 votes

61%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityCherry Syrup Exclusive

SillageCherry Syrup Exclusive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

amber61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

cherry84%

amber77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RumOlibanumJuniper Berries

Heart

TobaccoSaffronCistus Incanus

Base

Tahitian VanillaAustralian SandalwoodTonka Bean

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronCherryMandarin OrangeNutty NotesGrapefruitRumJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseJasmineCinnamonBasilStar Anise

Base4 to 8 hours

LabdanumTonka BeanSandalwoodAmbroxanCypressOakVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesRum, Juniper Berries, Saffron and Tahitian Vanilla. Durations are only published for Cherry Syrup Exclusive, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring11

Summer3

Fall100

Winter92

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer91

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night70

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men21

Unisex71

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#26,225

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fire by The Maker opens with a spirited pour of dark rum, brisk juniper berries, and a gentle plume of smoky olibanum incense. As that initial splash settles, the fragrance shifts into a rich heart of dry pipe tobacco leaf laced with warm saffron and sweet cistus resin. The base rests on creamy Tahitian vanilla, tonka…

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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, Fire or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive takes 6 of 7 categories. Fire is rated 3.82/5 from 152 votes; Cherry Syrup Exclusive is rated 4.44/5 from 36 votes. Choose Fire for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cherry Syrup Exclusive for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fire or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive lasts longest (Cherry Syrup Exclusive 76/100, Fire 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fire or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive projects furthest (Cherry Syrup Exclusive 63/100, Fire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fire and Cherry Syrup Exclusive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Rum, Juniper Berries, Saffron and Tahitian Vanilla.

Is Fire or Cherry Syrup Exclusive better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cherry Syrup Exclusive is the stronger pick. For winter, Fire is the stronger pick. Fire suits evening wear; Cherry Syrup Exclusive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fire and Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Fire has top notes of Rum, Olibanum and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Tobacco, Saffron and Cistus Incanus, a base of Tahitian Vanilla, Australian Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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.