Fragrance comparison

Makawi vs Cherry Seduction

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

Makawi

Paolo Gigli

3.6520 votes

Rank #37,674 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Cherry Seduction

LPDO

3.97152 votes

Rank #5,309 CherryFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Seduction takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Makawi1/5

Cherry Seduction4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MakawiPaolo Gigli

Cherry SeductionLPDO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

3.97/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 57%Had 6%Want 36%

Category winnerCherry SeductionRating 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

29%Love

47%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCherry Seduction

SillageMakawi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value86

Category winnerCherry SeductionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry90%

almond80%

fruity70%

nutty60%

alcohol50%

cherry100%

fruity92%

almond84%

sweet77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both cherry, sweet 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

Black CherryBitter AlmondLiquor

Heart

PlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

Tonka BeanPeru BalsamVetiverPatchouliCedarwood

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Liquor, Plum 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

Spring54

Summer35

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

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#5,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerCherry SeductionHigher 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 Seduction by LPDO offers a bold, cherry-forward scent profile for those who enjoy gourmand fragrances. Combining black cherry with bitter almond and a boozy liqueur note, this 2024 launch provides a rich, sweet experience. It balances fruitiness with a base of tonka bean and cedarwood, making it an attention-gr…

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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 Seduction?

Cherry Seduction takes 4 of 5 categories. Makawi is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes; Cherry Seduction is rated 3.97/5 from 152 votes. Choose Makawi for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cherry Seduction for a cherry and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Makawi or Cherry Seduction?

They last about the same: Cherry Seduction 65/100, Makawi 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Makawi or Cherry Seduction?

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

Do Makawi and Cherry Seduction smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Liquor, Plum and Rose.

Is Makawi or Cherry Seduction better for summer or winter?

Makawi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Makawi and Cherry Seduction?

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 Seduction has top notes of Black Cherry, Bitter Almond and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Tonka Bean, Peru Balsam, Vetiver and Patchouli.