Fragrance comparison

Makawi vs Cherry Love

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

5 wins

Makawi

Paolo Gigli

3.6520 votes

Rank #37,674 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Cherry Love

Lidl

2.405 votes

Rank #63,222 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Makawi takes 5 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 Love
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Makawi5/5

Cherry Love0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MakawiPaolo Gigli

Cherry LoveLidl

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 67%Had 8%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

60%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityMakawi

SillageMakawi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMakawiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry90%

almond80%

fruity70%

nutty60%

alcohol50%

cherry100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, cherry and fruity

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

Top15-25 mins

Cherry LiqueurBlack CherryBitter Almond

Heart1-2 hrs

Sour CherryPlumJasmine SambacTurkish Rose

Base2-3 hrs

VanillaBenzoinPeru BalsamSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouliCinnamonVetiver

Category winnerMakawiLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring25

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Casual 47%Date 22%Work 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#63,222

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMakawiHigher 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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Lidl Cherry Love brings a playful, fruit-forward scent profile to high street aisles without asking for serious money. It opens with an immediate burst of sweet black cherry, nutty bitter almond, and a dash of syrupy cherry liqueur that feels bright and juicy. As the initial spray settles on skin, softer notes of tart…

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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 Love?

Makawi takes 5 of 5 categories. Makawi is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes; Cherry Love is rated 2.40/5 from 5 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 Love for a cherry and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Makawi or Cherry Love?

Makawi lasts longest (Makawi 63/100, Cherry Love 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Makawi or Cherry Love?

Makawi projects furthest (Makawi 64/100, Cherry Love 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Makawi and Cherry Love smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and fruity accords. Common notes include Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond, Plum and Rose.

Is Makawi or Cherry Love better for summer or winter?

Makawi suits evening wear; Cherry Love suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Makawi and Cherry Love?

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 Love has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Black Cherry and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Sour Cherry, Plum, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Peru Balsam and Sandalwood.