Fragrance comparison

Makawi vs Cherry Lush

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

Makawi

Paolo Gigli

3.6520 votes

Rank #37,674 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Cherry Lush

In The Box

4.2236 votes

Rank #13,189 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Lush takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Makawi1/5

Cherry Lush4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MakawiPaolo Gigli

Cherry LushIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

4.22/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 55%

Category winnerCherry LushRating 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

53%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCherry Lush

SillageMakawi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCherry LushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry90%

almond80%

fruity70%

nutty60%

alcohol50%

cherry100%

sweet92%

woody84%

almond77%

nutty69%

amber61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both sweet, cherry and almond

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

Cherry extractLiquorBitter Almond

Heart

Sour CherryTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

Tonka BeanPeru BalsamSandalwoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesSour Cherry, Bitter Almond, Liquor and Rose. 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

Spring28

Summer3

Fall84

Winter100

Day19

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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

Men3

Unisex63

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#13,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCherry LushHigher 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 Lush opens like boozy cherry liqueur poured over bitter almond, then settles into a richer mix of rose, woods and warm balsamic sweetness. It reads bold, sweet and slightly sharp at first, with a more polished woody dry-down underneath. This is the kind of cherry scent that suits cold evenings and dressed-up we…

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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 Lush?

Cherry Lush takes 4 of 5 categories. Makawi is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes; Cherry Lush is rated 4.22/5 from 36 votes. Choose Makawi for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cherry Lush for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Makawi or Cherry Lush?

Cherry Lush lasts longest (Cherry Lush 75/100, Makawi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Makawi or Cherry Lush?

Makawi projects furthest (Makawi 64/100, Cherry Lush 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Makawi and Cherry Lush smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and almond accords. Common notes include Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond, Liquor and Rose.

Is Makawi or Cherry Lush better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Makawi and Cherry Lush?

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 Lush has top notes of Cherry extract, Liquor and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Sour Cherry, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Tonka Bean, Peru Balsam, Sandalwood and Vetiver.