Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Cherry Syrup Exclusive

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

Maestrale

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2018

4.1457 votes

Rank #17,365 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Cherry Syrup Exclusive

Proad

4.4436 votes

Rank #25,722 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Maestrale
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maestrale4/8

Cherry Syrup Exclusive4/8

Ratings & consensus: Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Community sentiment: Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Longevity: Maestrale
Sillage & projection: Maestrale
Value for money: Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Versatility: Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Note pyramid (duration): Maestrale
Fragranxe ranking: Maestrale

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestraleProfumi di Pantelleria

Cherry Syrup ExclusiveProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%

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

39%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

57 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

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMaestrale

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody77%

aromatic61%

citrus38%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

cherry84%

amber77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitJuniper BerriesSaffron

Heart3 to 5 hours

CardamomRumCorianderCarnationIris

Base5 to 8 hours

RaspberryCashmeranVetiver

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronCherryMandarin OrangeNutty NotesGrapefruitRumJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseJasmineCinnamonBasilStar Anise

Base4 to 8 hours

LabdanumTonka BeanSandalwoodAmbroxanCypressOakVanillaBenzoin

Category winnerMaestraleLongest dry-down: 5 to 8 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall79

Winter29

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer91

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night70

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men21

Unisex71

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,365

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched2018

Reviews6

Overall rank#25,722

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maestrale by Profumi di Pantelleria opens with a brisk burst of tart grapefruit, herbal juniper berries, and dry saffron. As the crisp top fades, the fragrance moves into an aromatic and spicy core led by cardamom, warm rum, and green coriander, cushioned by soft iris and spicy carnation. The base settles into earthy …

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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, Maestrale or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes; Cherry Syrup Exclusive is rated 4.44/5 from 36 votes. Choose Maestrale for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cherry Syrup Exclusive for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

They last about the same: Maestrale 78/100, Cherry Syrup Exclusive 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 72/100, Cherry Syrup Exclusive 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and Cherry Syrup Exclusive smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Juniper Berries, Saffron and Rum.

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

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

What are the notes in Maestrale and Cherry Syrup Exclusive?

Maestrale has top notes of Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Saffron, heart notes of Cardamom, Rum, Coriander and Carnation, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver. 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.