Fragrance comparison

Makawi vs Cherry

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 533 ratings analysed

3 wins

Makawi

Paolo Gigli

3.6520 votes

Rank #37,674 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

Cherry

Max Philip

3.66513 votes

Rank #12,502 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Makawi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Makawi
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Makawi3/5

Cherry2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MakawiPaolo Gigli

CherryMax Philip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

3.66/ 5 · 513 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerCherryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

19%Love

45%Like

22%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

513 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMakawi

SillageMakawi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value49

Category winnerMakawiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry90%

almond80%

fruity70%

nutty60%

alcohol50%

sweet100%

almond92%

fruity84%

cherry77%

nutty69%

vanilla61%

Scent match76%Very similar · both sweet, almond and cherry

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sour CherryBitter AlmondLiquor

Heart2-4 hrs

PlumRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla

Top

Sour CherryBitter AlmondLiquor

Heart

PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

VanillaPeru BalsamTonka BeanCinnamonSandalwoodBenzoinPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesSour Cherry, Bitter Almond, Liquor and Plum. Durations are only published for Makawi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Date 38%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 13%

Men2

Unisex23

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#12,502

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Makawi by Paolo Gigli centers on a bold burst of boozy sour cherry, bitter marzipan almond, and warm liquor. It opens with an unmistakable solvent kick that softens within five minutes into spiced cherry compote. As the heart unfolds, hints of dark plum blend into sweet vanilla and smooth tonka bean. The declared rose…

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Cherry by Max Philip opens with a dark, liqueur-soaked cherry and a clear bitter almond edge, then settles into a sweeter mix of vanilla, plum and soft woods. It reads warm, gourmand and slightly powdery rather than fresh. If you enjoy the Lost Cherry style but want something a touch lighter and more affordable, this …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Makawi or Cherry?

Makawi takes 3 of 5 categories. Makawi is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes; Cherry is rated 3.66/5 from 513 votes. Choose Makawi for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cherry for a sweet and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Makawi or Cherry?

Makawi lasts longest (Makawi 63/100, Cherry 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Makawi or Cherry?

Makawi projects furthest (Makawi 64/100, Cherry 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Makawi and Cherry smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, almond and cherry accords. Common notes include Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond, Liquor and Plum.

Is Makawi or Cherry better for summer or winter?

Makawi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Makawi and Cherry?

Makawi has top notes of Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Cherry has top notes of Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Peru Balsam, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon.