Fragrance comparison

Fresh vs Syn.cherry

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fresh

Armaf

4.004 votes

Rank #46,330 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Syn.cherry

Scentologia

3.3019 votes

Rank #57,307 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fresh
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Syn.cherry
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fresh3/4

Syn.cherry1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Syn.cherry
Sillage & projection: Fresh
Value for money: Fresh
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fresh

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FreshArmaf

Syn.cherryScentologia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 48%Had 5%Want 48%

3.30/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 21%Had 3%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

29%Love

36%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevitySyn.cherry

SillageFresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value35

Category winnerFreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody86%

mossy72%

patchouli58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

sweet100%

fruity92%

woody84%

powdery77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantRaspberryMandarinCitrus

Heart

RoseJasmineAnise

Base

VetiverPatchouliMossMusk

Top

RaspberryCherryPearBlackcurrant

Heart

VioletPalisander RosewoodMangoRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVanillaCaramelMossCedarwoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Raspberry, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,307

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Fresh lands on skin with a sudden burst of sharp blackcurrant and sour citrus, instantly cutting through warm air. This is a bright, summery option that shifts away from typical sugary cologne profiles. As the initial citrus splash settles, the scent reveals a green, slightly bitter floral center of rose and ani…

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Syn.cherry by Scentologia offers a bold fruit-forward opening dominated by ripe cherry and bright blackcurrant. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a cozy mix of vanilla and caramel with a whisper of woody depth. It is a playful, modern choice for those who enjoy sweet, gourmand profiles, performing best during t…

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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, Fresh or Syn.cherry?

Fresh takes 3 of 4 categories. Fresh is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Syn.cherry is rated 3.30/5 from 19 votes. Choose Fresh for a earthy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Syn.cherry for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fresh or Syn.cherry?

Syn.cherry lasts longest (Syn.cherry 64/100, Fresh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh or Syn.cherry?

Fresh projects furthest (Fresh 50/100, Syn.cherry 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh and Syn.cherry smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Fresh or Syn.cherry better for summer or winter?

Fresh suits daytime wear; Syn.cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh and Syn.cherry?

Fresh has top notes of Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Mandarin and Citrus, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Musk. Syn.cherry has top notes of Raspberry, Cherry, Pear and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Violet, Palisander Rosewood, Mango and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Caramel and Moss.