Fragrance comparison

An Olfactory Tale vs Cherniy Pavlin

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

An Olfactory Tale

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #57,134 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Cherniy Pavlin

Art Deco Perfumes

4.0016 votes

Rank #39,090 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

An Olfactory Tale
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cherniy Pavlin
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

An Olfactory Tale1/4

Cherniy Pavlin1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: An Olfactory Tale
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cherniy Pavlin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

An Olfactory TaleThe Dua Brand

Cherniy PavlinArt Deco Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

4.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAn Olfactory Tale

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose90%

floral80%

balsamic70%

fresh60%

musky50%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LabdanumMyrrhRoseChinese Peony

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black Pepper

Heart

MyrtleRoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

MyrrhIncenseSandalwoodTolu BalsamLabdanumelemiPatchouliAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Myrrh and Rose. Durations are only published for An Olfactory Tale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring60

Summer60

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 39%Party 28%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#39,090

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCherniy PavlinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

An Olfactory Tale by The Dua Brand opens with an immediate burst of velvety Chinese peony and rich crimson rose. It does not stay an innocent garden floral for long. Within minutes, thick ribbons of smoky myrrh and sticky labdanum anchor the petals to your skin, turning the bouquet dark and resonant. Because this is a…

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Cherniy Pavlin reads as a dark amber incense with a peppery opening and a floral heart that softens the smoke. Rose, iris, jasmine and ylang-ylang add texture rather than sweetness, while myrrh, labdanum, balsams and woods give it a resinous, slightly powdery dry-down. It suits wearers who enjoy warm, spicy orientals …

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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, An Olfactory Tale or Cherniy Pavlin?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. An Olfactory Tale is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Cherniy Pavlin is rated 4.00/5 from 16 votes. Choose An Olfactory Tale for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cherniy Pavlin for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, An Olfactory Tale or Cherniy Pavlin?

They last about the same: An Olfactory Tale 80/100, Cherniy Pavlin 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, An Olfactory Tale or Cherniy Pavlin?

Projection is very close: An Olfactory Tale 75/100, Cherniy Pavlin 75/100 for sillage.

Do An Olfactory Tale and Cherniy Pavlin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Myrrh and Rose.

Is An Olfactory Tale or Cherniy Pavlin better for summer or winter?

An Olfactory Tale suits evening wear; Cherniy Pavlin suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in An Olfactory Tale and Cherniy Pavlin?

An Olfactory Tale features Labdanum, Myrrh, Rose and Chinese Peony. Cherniy Pavlin has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Myrtle, Rose, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Myrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam.