Fragrance comparison

Makawi vs Lost Cherry

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 16,019 ratings analysed

Makawi

Paolo Gigli

3.6520 votes

Rank #37,674 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

Lost Cherry

Tom Ford

4.0915,999 votes

Rank #24,701 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

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

Makawi2/5

Lost Cherry2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MakawiPaolo Gigli

Lost CherryTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

4.09/ 5 · 15,999 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerLost CherryRating 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

47%Love

29%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

15,999 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMakawi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value19

Category winnerMakawiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry90%

almond80%

fruity70%

nutty60%

alcohol50%

cherry100%

sweet92%

almond84%

nutty77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match71%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

Bitter AlmondBlack CherryCherry Liqueur

Heart

Sour CherryPlumTurkish RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCinnamonPeru BalsamSandalwoodBenzoinClovesCedar

InformationalShared notesSour Cherry, Bitter Almond, 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

Spring55

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%

Men3

Unisex30

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,701

PerfumerLouise Turner

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLost CherryHigher 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…

Reviews →

Lost Cherry by Tom Ford greets you with a sharp flash of boozy amaretto and glistening sour cherry, immediately setting a dark gourmand tone. As the fragrance warms on your skin, the initial sweetness yields to a dry almond note and a jammy Turkish rose heart that feels heavy and lush. It is a bold, modern scent desig…

Reviews →

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 Lost Cherry?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Makawi is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes; Lost Cherry is rated 4.09/5 from 15,999 votes. Choose Makawi for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lost Cherry for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Makawi or Lost Cherry?

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

Which projects more, Makawi or Lost Cherry?

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

Do Makawi and Lost Cherry smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and almond accords. Common notes include Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond, Plum and Rose.

Is Makawi or Lost Cherry better for summer or winter?

Makawi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Makawi and Lost 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. Lost Cherry has top notes of Bitter Almond, Black Cherry and Cherry Liqueur, heart notes of Sour Cherry, Plum, Turkish Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cinnamon and Peru Balsam.