Cherry Syrup Black Proad

Unisex
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2024

At a glance

Is Cherry Syrup Black Proad worth trying?

Cherry Syrup Black by Proad is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men.

Best match
Evening, Special Occasion wear in Fall, Winter
Performance feel
Good longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
green, fruity, almond with Liquor, Bitter Almond, Cherry

The first impression

Cherry Syrup Black by Proad is a Floral Fruity Gourmand fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Cherry Syrup Black was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Chris Maurice. Top notes are Liquor, Bitter Almond and Cherry; middle notes are Galbanum, Rhubarb, Plum, Honey, Rose, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine; base notes are Heliotrope, Agarwood, Musk, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

What shapes the scent

green 100%
fruity 85%
almond 70%
sweet 60%
aromatic 50%
alcohol 40%
cherry 35%
nutty 30%
powdery 25%
oud 20%

The perfumer behind it

Chris Maurice

Chris Maurice

Chris Maurice is a perfumer with a wide-ranging portfolio that includes work for Aqualis, Artal Perfumes, Assaf, Astrophil & Stella, Azman, and Bey Parfum. His creations include Egoli, Forbidden Rose, Darley, Love Is Lost, Moonage Daydream, Riad Jasmine, Song For A Wanderer, and Abyssoria. His style varies from floral and romantic to dark and mysterious.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Liquor Liquor
Bitter Almond Bitter Almond
Cherry Cherry

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Galbanum Galbanum
Rhubarb Rhubarb
Plum Plum
Honey Honey
Rose Rose
Ylang Ylang Ylang Ylang
Jasmine Jasmine

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Heliotrope Heliotrope
Agarwood Agarwood
Musk Musk
Tonka Bean Tonka Bean
Sandalwood Sandalwood
Vanilla Vanilla

The mood it creates

The Lover Archetype: Portrait of Cherry Syrup Black Proad

Essence

Cherry Syrup Black is pure Hedonist-a celebration of sensory excess and indulgent pleasure. The liquor-soaked cherry and honeyed florals speak to a life lived with gusto, where every moment is an opportunity for delight. This fragrance doesn't whisper; it purrs, inviting wearers to surrender to their desires.

Yet the agarwood and galbanum add depth, hinting at a sophistication beneath the decadence. This is no mere reveler but a connoisseur of joy, someone who understands that true pleasure requires artistry.

Style & Aesthetic

They dress like a vintage pulp novel cover-think velvet blazers, silk slips, and patent leather that catches the light. Jewelry is bold but never gaudy; a single dramatic ring or a choker with a dangling pendant. Their aesthetic is 'luxe noir,' blending opulence with an edge.

Their living space is a temple to pleasure: a well-stocked bar, a record player always spinning something sultry, heavy curtains that turn noon into midnight.

Philosophy & Values

They believe pleasure is a radical act, a defiance of puritanical norms. Life is too short for half-measures-if you're going to sin, sin magnificently. But theirs is a mindful decadence; they savor rather than gorge.

The heliotrope and tonka bean in the base notes reveal their softer side: beneath the bravado is a romantic, someone who cherishes intimacy as much as excitement.

Relationships

They attract admirers effortlessly, though few can keep up with their appetite for life. Romantic partners are drawn to their magnetism but may feel overshadowed. Friends know them as the one who always has the best stories and the darkest chocolate.

They communicate through touch and taste, showing affection by mixing the perfect cocktail or slipping a rare vinyl into your hands. Words are secondary to experience.

Lifestyle

Their days are a carefully orchestrated series of pleasures-morning espresso with a square of single-origin chocolate, afternoon visits to obscure art galleries, late nights debating philosophy over cognac. Work is either a passion or a means to fund their passions.

They have strong opinions about everything from mezcal to Miles Davis, but wear their expertise lightly.

Shadow

Their pursuit of pleasure can tip into escapism, using sensory overload to avoid deeper voids. The bitter almond note warns of potential toxicity when indulgence becomes compulsion.

At their worst, they can be selfish, treating people as accessories to their own enjoyment rather than full beings.

Conclusion

Cherry Syrup Black is the olfactory equivalent of a midnight feast-luscious, daring, and unapologetically extra. It suits those who refuse to dilute their joys, who understand that life's richest flavors often come in the darkest hues. Like the fragrance, they are a complex bouquet: sweet, sharp, and impossible to ignore.