Fragrance comparison

Afar vs Black Pearl

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

4 wins

Afar

Sun.day

4.437 votes

Rank #35,984 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #49,845 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Afar takes 4 of 4 categories.

Afar
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Afar4/4

Black Pearl0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AfarSun.day

Black PearlKenooz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 4%Had 4%Want 93%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

86%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAfar

SillageAfar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAfarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

floral84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Jasmine TeaYuzuTurmericCardamonBergamot

Heart

FrankincenseJasmineTurkish RoseCedarwoodNeroliVanilla Absolute

Base

AgarwoodOakmossVetiverSandalwoodBarkCypress

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Frankincense, Jasmine and Turkish Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,984

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAfarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afar by Sun.day is a textured, woody unisex scent released in 2023. It centers on an intense cedar profile, brightened by yuzu and jasmine tea. The fragrance creates a warm, resinous atmosphere on the skin, making it a thoughtful choice for those who prefer earthy, atmospheric scents during crisp fall days or quiet in…

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Black Pearl opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and fiery saffron, balanced by a tart flash of raspberry and bergamot. The top notes create a crisp, energetic spice that feels intentionally harsh before quiet floral tones emerge. Within twenty minutes, jasmine and dark rose soften the aggressive bite, giv…

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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, Afar or Black Pearl?

Afar takes 4 of 4 categories. Afar is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Afar for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Afar or Black Pearl?

Afar lasts longest (Afar 80/100, Black Pearl 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Afar or Black Pearl?

Afar projects furthest (Afar 67/100, Black Pearl 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Afar and Black Pearl smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Frankincense, Jasmine and Turkish Rose.

Is Afar or Black Pearl better for summer or winter?

Afar suits day or night wear; Black Pearl suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Afar and Black Pearl?

Afar has top notes of Jasmine Tea, Yuzu, Turmeric and Cardamon, heart notes of Frankincense, Jasmine, Turkish Rose and Cedarwood, a base of Agarwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Black Pearl has top notes of Black Pepper, Strawberry, Raspberry and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Smoke, Frankincense, Agarwood and Sandalwood.