Fragrance comparison

Stiver vs Cherry Syrup Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Stiver

Wal Mar

5.001 votes

Rank #53,925 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Cherry Syrup Black

Proad

3.9737 votes

Rank #23,805 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stiver takes 3 of 4 categories.

Stiver
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Cherry Syrup Black
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Stiver3/4

Cherry Syrup Black1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StiverWal Mar

Cherry Syrup BlackProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.97/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

51%Love

14%Like

24%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityStiver

SillageStiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value57

Category winnerStiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

sweet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

sweet100%

almond92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Powdery NotesYlang YlangJasmineRose

Heart

Floral NotesTonka Bean

Base

HeliotropeSugarMusk

Top30 to 60 minutes

LiquorBitter AlmondCherry

Heart2 to 4 hours

GalbanumRhubarbHoneyRosePlumYlang YlangJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

HeliotropeTonka BeanAgarwoodVanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Cherry Syrup Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring63

Summer16

Fall95

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men14

Unisex67

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,805

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCherry Syrup BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Stiver by Wal Mar starts with a dense cloud of powdery notes mixed with sweet rose and indolic jasmine. Early on, yellow floral accents of ylang ylang give the opening a thick cosmetic feel reminiscent of vintage face powders. As the initial sharpness settles, tonka bean and heliotrope introduce an almond-like sweetne…

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Cherry Syrup Black by Proad offers an unconventional take on sweet cherry. Composed by perfumer Chris Maurice and released in 2024, it opens with a distinct splash of boozy liquor, dark cherry, and bitter almond. The sweetness is quickly tempered by an unexpected green cut of galbanum and tart rhubarb, balanced with p…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Stiver or Cherry Syrup Black?

Stiver takes 3 of 4 categories. Stiver is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Cherry Syrup Black is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes. Choose Stiver for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Cherry Syrup Black for a sweet and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Stiver or Cherry Syrup Black?

Stiver lasts longest (Stiver 80/100, Cherry Syrup Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Stiver or Cherry Syrup Black?

Stiver projects furthest (Stiver 75/100, Cherry Syrup Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Stiver and Cherry Syrup Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Rose and Tonka Bean.

Is Stiver or Cherry Syrup Black better for summer or winter?

Stiver suits evening wear; Cherry Syrup Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stiver and Cherry Syrup Black?

Stiver has top notes of Powdery Notes, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Floral Notes and Tonka Bean, a base of Heliotrope, Sugar and Musk. Cherry Syrup Black has top notes of Liquor, Bitter Almond and Cherry, heart notes of Galbanum, Rhubarb, Honey and Rose, a base of Heliotrope, Tonka Bean, Agarwood and Vanilla.