Cherry Syrup Black
Designed for fragrance fans who want fruitiness without sugary sweetness, Proad Cherry Syrup Black takes a moodier route. The fragrance combines rich cherry and bitter almond with resinous galbanum, earthy agarwood, and creamy vanilla. It is particularly well suited for cool autumn evenings and crisp winter days, when its nutty and boozy accords project cleanly without overwhelming a room. While officially unisex, community feedback shows it appeals strongly to men and women seeking a grounded, slightly smoky alternative to bright commercial fruit perfumes. Wear it when you want a rich, dark cherry profile that feels mature, complex, and distinct from typical designer gourmands.
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Performance Metrics
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Community votes indicate dependable performance, with ten of eighteen reviewers reporting long lasting longevity of 7 to 12 hours and six noting moderate wear of 3 to 6 hours. Projection sits comfortably between moderate and strong, leaving a noticeable trail without turning suffocating in cool conditions.
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Cherry Syrup Black is a dark fruity gourmand built around liquor, bitter almond, and cherry in the opening, leading into a heart of tart rhubarb, galbanum, honey, and plum. The base settles into dry agarwood, tonka bean, vanilla, and sandalwood, creating an earthy and nutty fruit scent.
Main Accords
10 MAPPEDThe scent opens dominated by sweet, fruity, and boozy alcohol accords before shifting toward nutty almond and bitter green galbanum. As it wears, powdery heliotrope and dark agarwood soften into a warm vanilla and woody base, maintaining an earthy balance over several hours.
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It looks easiest to wear in winter and fall. The vote picture leans most toward night.
Pros & Cons
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Rich boozy opening with liquor, cherry, and bitter almond
Tart rhubarb and galbanum keep the cherry from smelling cloying
Solid longevity with most wearers getting 7 to 12 hours
Deep woody base featuring agarwood and sandalwood
Comfortably unisex profile according to community votes
Avoids the medicinal cough syrup tone found in some cherry scents
Exceptional fit for fall and winter evening wear
Offers a distinct earthy personality compared to standard gourmands
Moderate to strong projection that leaves an attractive scent trail
WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR
Dark agarwood notes can turn slightly smoky or dirty on some skin types
Poorly suited for warm spring and hot summer weather
Not sweet enough for shoppers wanting a pure candy cherry
Bitter almond and sharp galbanum opening may feel jarring to beginners
Sample testing is strongly advised before committing to a bottle
Noticeable liquor presence may limit wear in conservative office environments
Niche distribution makes local in-store sampling difficult
Moderate longevity reported by a minority of wearers
Fragranxe Review
EDITORIAL“Proad Cherry Syrup Black: Dark Cherry Meets Earthy Woods”
Cherry Syrup Black by Proad opens with an unapologetic, boozy rush of liquor, deep cherry, and crushed bitter almond. Unlike typical sweet cherry perfume offerings that lean straight into maraschino syrup, this opening feels dense and intoxicating. The alcohol note adds a sharp, warm bite that immediately keeps the fruit from feeling juvenile. Within minutes, a faint nutty bitterness grounds the initial blast.
As the boozy surge calms, the heart reveals an intriguing twist. Unsweetened galbanum cuts through the plum and honey notes with a bitter, green bite, joined by tart rhubarb. Soft floral layers of rose, ylang ylang, and jasmine sit quietly underneath, rounding off any harsh edges without turning powdery or overtly floral. As hours pass, the scent moves toward an earthy dry-down built on dark agarwood, creamy tonka bean, warm sandalwood, and smooth vanilla, accompanied by a touch of musk and heliotrope.
Throughout wear, the perfume shifts between sweet, green, and nutty accords. The initial sweet fruity perfume burst subsides as the green galbanum and bitter almond come forward to check the honeyed plum. On skin, this contrast creates an earthy, shadowy quality that several wearers describe as a slightly dirty cherry. The agarwood and tonka base prevents the composition from vanishing into pure sweetness, maintaining a steady woody presence from morning to evening.
Performance is solid and reliable across the board. Out of eighteen community longevity votes, ten place it in the 7 to 12 hour bracket, while six report moderate wear between 3 and 6 hours. Projection leans moderate to strong, easily projecting an arm's length before settling into a warm scent bubble. It is built for cooler weather, matching fall and winter conditions where the rich liquor and wood notes flourish. Winter and fall received thirty-seven seasonal votes combined, while summer received only three.
This fragrance suits collectors looking for an unconventional, unisex cherry perfume that avoids candy sweetness. Fans of woody bases and tart green notes will appreciate how the galbanum and agarwood steer the fruit in a mature direction. However, anyone who wants a straightforward, bright cherry or dislikes earthy, slightly smoky undertones should skip it. A few wearers have noted that the dark woods can turn ash-like or cigarette-like on certain skin types, making testing essential.
Cherry Syrup Black by Proad stands out as a bold, moody entry in modern fruity perfumery. Perfumer Chris Maurice carefully counters rich sweetness with sharp greenery and dark woods. If you want a distinctive cool-weather cherry with real depth, this release warrants a dedicated sample.
FAQs
What does Cherry Syrup Black smell like?+
Cherry Syrup Black smells like boozy dark cherries, bitter almond, and tart rhubarb layered over earthy agarwood and vanilla. The opening delivers liquor-soaked fruit before green galbanum and plum emerge in the heart. As it dries down, warm tonka bean, sandalwood, and soft musk ground the initial sweetness into a moody, shadowy profile.
How long does Cherry Syrup Black last?+
Cherry Syrup Black lasts between 7 and 12 hours on most wearers. Out of eighteen community performance votes, ten wearers rate it as long lasting, while six report a moderate duration of 3 to 6 hours. Heavy base notes like agarwood, tonka bean, and sandalwood provide strong staying power throughout the day.
How strong is the projection of Cherry Syrup Black?+
The projection of Cherry Syrup Black is moderate to strong. Community votes split between moderate sillage (ten votes) and strong projection (seven votes). Wearers note it pushes outward to arm's length comfortably, creating a noticeable scent trail in cool conditions without becoming suffocating when applied moderately.
Is Cherry Syrup Black for men or women?+
Cherry Syrup Black is a unisex fragrance suitable for both men and women. Community voting overwhelmingly places it as unisex, with fourteen votes for unisex, six leaning either more male or more female, and one strictly female. The woody agarwood and bitter galbanum easily counteract the sweet fruit, giving it broad appeal.
When is the best time or season to wear Cherry Syrup Black?+
Cherry Syrup Black performs best during fall and winter, especially for evening wear. Seasonal votes show thirty-seven combined votes for winter and fall, compared to just three for summer. Its liquor accord, rich vanilla, and dark woods can feel overpowering in high heat, but they radiate beautifully in crisp, chilly air.
What perfumes are similar to Cherry Syrup Black?+
Cherry Syrup Black is often compared to Tom Ford Lost Cherry and other Proad cherry editions. Reviewers note it smells like a blend of Lost Cherry and Vert Boheme due to its green galbanum. Compared to Cherry Syrup Gold, Black is far less sweet, offering more earthy woods, nutty almond, and agarwood depth.
Is Cherry Syrup Black a safe blind buy?+
Cherry Syrup Black is not considered a safe blind buy. While many wearers praise its boozy, balanced fruitiness, the agarwood and green galbanum can react unpredictably with certain skin chemistry. In fact, one reviewer experienced a smoky, dirty cigarette facet on skin, making a sample test highly recommended before purchasing a full bottle.
Does Cherry Syrup Black smell like cough syrup?+
Cherry Syrup Black does not carry a medicinal cough syrup aroma. Reviewers specifically note that the inclusion of bitter almond, tart rhubarb, and dry agarwood cuts down the sticky syrup sensation found in typical cherry scents. The boozy liquor accord creates a cocktail feel rather than a medicinal or synthetic syrup.
How does the opening of Cherry Syrup Black compare to its dry-down?+
The opening is bright and boozy, while the dry-down is dry, earthy, and warm. The first hour highlights juicy cherry, liquor, and bitter almond. Over several hours, those bright fruity notes fade, allowing resinous agarwood, powdery heliotrope, creamy tonka bean, and smooth vanilla to form a rich, woody base.
What occasions are best suited for Cherry Syrup Black?+
Cherry Syrup Black is ideal for date nights, evening social gatherings, and casual cool-weather days. Its rich liquor and woody accords suit evening events and intimate dates well. However, because of its boozy character and darker agarwood base, it is less fitting for warm gym sessions or formal, conservative office spaces.
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COMMUNITY DUPESCOREWhile it shares core boozy cherry facets with Tom Ford Lost Cherry, Cherry Syrup Black introduces bitter galbanum and agarwood that make it much greener and darker. Compared to Proad Cherry Syrup Gold, which leans sweeter and more traditionally feminine, Black is earthier and more unisex. In contrast to Cherry Syrup Green, Black trades high-pitched foliage for richer woods and deeper almond nuance.
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