Fragrance comparison

Amor América Palo Santo vs Chervona Kalyna in Black

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

4 wins

Amor América Palo Santo

Natura

3.99152 votes

Rank #28,150 AmberWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Chervona Kalyna in Black

Jan Niche Concept

3.9224 votes

Rank #50,112 AromaticHerbal

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amor América Palo Santo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Amor América Palo Santo
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Chervona Kalyna in Black
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amor América Palo Santo4/5

Chervona Kalyna in Black1/5

Ratings & consensus: Amor América Palo Santo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chervona Kalyna in Black
Sillage & projection: Amor América Palo Santo
Value for money: Amor América Palo Santo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amor América Palo Santo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amor América Palo SantoNatura

Chervona Kalyna in BlackJan Niche Concept

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 18%Had 55%Want 27%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerAmor América Palo SantoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

152 votes

54%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityChervona Kalyna in Black

SillageAmor América Palo Santo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value41

Category winnerAmor América Palo SantoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

smoky77%

balsamic65%

aromatic53%

warm spicy42%

aromatic100%

herbal90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

woody60%

floral50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseResinsVetiverCedarAmberFlowers

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaBlack currant leafLavender

Heart

SageThymeViburnumWildflowersJuniperBlack PepperCypress

Base

CedarResinsTobaccoOakmossTolu BalsamMuskIncenseVetiver

InformationalShared notesIncense, Resins, Vetiver and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer100

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex73

Women20

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,150

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,112

PerfumerBohdan Zubchenko

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAmor América Palo SantoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amor América Palo Santo by Natura is a woody floral fragrance that leans into the warmth of resinous incense and earthy vetiver. Launched in 2008, it captures a meditative South American spirit. It works as an everyday scent for those who prefer grounding, non-sweet profiles during autumn days or crisp spring mornings.

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Chervona Kalyna in Black opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of artemisia and tart black currant leaf, grounded by a cool wave of lavender. As it warms on the skin, a dense thicket of wild thyme, sage, and cypress emerges, painting a vivid picture of a windswept steppe. The base is heavy and dark, relying on smoky inc…

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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, Amor América Palo Santo or Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Amor América Palo Santo takes 4 of 5 categories. Amor América Palo Santo is rated 3.99/5 from 152 votes; Chervona Kalyna in Black is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Amor América Palo Santo for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Chervona Kalyna in Black for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Amor América Palo Santo or Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Chervona Kalyna in Black lasts longest (Chervona Kalyna in Black 71/100, Amor América Palo Santo 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amor América Palo Santo or Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Amor América Palo Santo projects furthest (Amor América Palo Santo 61/100, Chervona Kalyna in Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amor América Palo Santo and Chervona Kalyna in Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Resins, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Amor América Palo Santo or Chervona Kalyna in Black better for summer or winter?

Chervona Kalyna in Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amor América Palo Santo and Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Amor América Palo Santo features Incense, Resins, Vetiver, Cedar and Amber. Chervona Kalyna in Black has top notes of Artemisia, Black currant leaf and Lavender, heart notes of Sage, Thyme, Viburnum and Wildflowers, a base of Cedar, Resins, Tobacco and Oakmoss.