Fragrance comparison

Makawi vs Royal Cherry

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

Makawi

Paolo Gigli

3.6520 votes

Rank #37,674 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Royal Cherry

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.9762 votes

Rank #7,250 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Cherry takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

Makawi0/5

Royal Cherry5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MakawiPaolo Gigli

Royal CherryAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

3.97/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerRoyal 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

52%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Cherry

SillageRoyal Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value74

Category winnerRoyal CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry90%

almond80%

fruity70%

nutty60%

alcohol50%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

cherry69%

vanilla61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity 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

PlumCherryBitter Almond

Heart

JasmineTurkish Rose

Base

CedarCinnamonVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanBenzoinVanilla

InformationalShared notesBitter Almond, Plum, Rose and Jasmine. 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

Summer40

Fall87

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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

Men6

Unisex65

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#7,250

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerRoyal 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…

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Royal Cherry opens with a juicy cherry and plum effect, then settles into creamy woods, cinnamon, and vanilla-tonka warmth. It reads richer and woodier than a simple candy cherry, with bitter almond helping the fruit feel smoother and less sharp. This is a strong option if you want a sweet-fruity scent with more depth…

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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 Royal Cherry?

Royal Cherry takes 5 of 5 categories. Makawi is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes; Royal Cherry is rated 3.97/5 from 62 votes. Choose Makawi for a sweet and cherry character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Royal Cherry for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Makawi or Royal Cherry?

Royal Cherry lasts longest (Royal Cherry 77/100, Makawi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Makawi or Royal Cherry?

Royal Cherry projects furthest (Royal Cherry 72/100, Makawi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Makawi and Royal Cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and cherry accords. Common notes include Bitter Almond, Plum, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Makawi or Royal Cherry better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Makawi and Royal 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. Royal Cherry has top notes of Plum, Cherry and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Jasmine and Turkish Rose, a base of Cedar, Cinnamon, Vetiver and Sandalwood.