Fragrance comparison

Al Rasi vs Black Dianthus

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Rasi

Al Ambra

4.2041 votes

Rank #23,827 AmberBalsamic

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Rasi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Rasi
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Rasi4/7

Black Dianthus3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al RasiAl Ambra

Black DianthusIl Profvmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

Category winnerAl RasiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

39%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerAl RasiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAl Rasi

SillageBlack Dianthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAl RasiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

balsamic92%

cherry84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryBergamot

Heart

CarnationJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

Peru BalsamAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanVetiverBenzoinPatchouliLabdanumStyrax

Notes

CarnationRhubarbThymeRed BerriesBelladonnaLicoriceVetiverCherry

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCherry, Carnation and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer24

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night89

Category winnerBlack DianthusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex54

Women19

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,827

PerfumerGhanim Yaqoob Jumma Khurram

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerBlack DianthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Rasi is a dark, resinous cherry scent that leans amber and balsamic on skin. Think cherry liqueur sweetness up top, then a warm spicy, slightly floral heart, before it settles into vanilla, tonka, incense like resins and a softer style of oud. It reads confidently unisex and can feel intense in heat. If you like de…

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Black Dianthus is a dark, aromatic take on carnation that opens bitter and red, with rhubarb and green thyme, then pulls in tart berries and cherry before settling into a smoky, herbal, slightly soapy, peppery floral. It can feel gothic and potion-like rather than pretty. If you enjoy bitter-sweet florals with a shado…

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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, Al Rasi or Black Dianthus?

Al Rasi takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Rasi is rated 4.20/5 from 41 votes; Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes. Choose Al Rasi for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Rasi or Black Dianthus?

They last about the same: Al Rasi 70/100, Black Dianthus 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Al Rasi or Black Dianthus?

Black Dianthus projects furthest (Black Dianthus 66/100, Al Rasi 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Rasi and Black Dianthus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cherry, Carnation and Vetiver.

Is Al Rasi or Black Dianthus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Dianthus is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Rasi is the stronger pick. Al Rasi suits daytime wear; Black Dianthus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Rasi and Black Dianthus?

Al Rasi has top notes of Cherry and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Peru Balsam, Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna.