Fragrance comparison

Azabache Chapter 2 vs Wounded Rose 刺

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Azabache Chapter 2

Pigmentarium

4.4432 votes

Rank #32,801 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Wounded Rose 刺

To Summer | 观夏

3.754 votes

Rank #58,707 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azabache Chapter 2 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Azabache Chapter 2
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Wounded Rose 刺
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Azabache Chapter 23/4

Wounded Rose 刺1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azabache Chapter 2
Sillage & projection: Wounded Rose 刺
Value for money: Azabache Chapter 2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azabache Chapter 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Azabache Chapter 2Pigmentarium

Wounded Rose 刺To Summer | 观夏

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

25%Love

25%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAzabache Chapter 2

SillageWounded Rose 刺

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAzabache Chapter 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

rose100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

amber77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both rose, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGeraniumBergamot

Heart

RoseVerbenaLily of the ValleyViolet LeafJasmine

Base

IncenseLabdanumCedarMyrrhAmberMuskVetiver

Top

FennelPink PepperLavender

Heart

RosePalmarosaGeraniumLabdanum

Base

PatchouliMyrrhVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Geranium, Rose and Labdanum. 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

Summer72

Fall100

Winter67

Day94

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex76

Women24

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,801

PerfumerArturo Obegero

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,707

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAzabache Chapter 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azabache Chapter 2 by Pigmentarium delivers a rich, dark floral experience built around a heavy dose of rose and warm resinous undertones. The scent wears best during cool spring evenings, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, spicy layer of incense and geranium. It suits those who appreciate gothic, bold, and unconventiona…

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To Summer Wounded Rose opens with an sharp burst of wild fennel and cold lavender, cutting through the usual jammy sweetness you expect from modern rose releases. As it sits on the skin, a dry, green geranium and earthy labdanum emerge, anchoring the flower in something dusty and herbal rather than soapy. The drydown …

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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, Azabache Chapter 2 or Wounded Rose 刺?

Azabache Chapter 2 takes 3 of 4 categories. Azabache Chapter 2 is rated 4.44/5 from 32 votes; Wounded Rose 刺 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Azabache Chapter 2 for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Wounded Rose 刺 for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Azabache Chapter 2 or Wounded Rose 刺?

Azabache Chapter 2 lasts longest (Azabache Chapter 2 75/100, Wounded Rose 刺 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azabache Chapter 2 or Wounded Rose 刺?

Wounded Rose 刺 projects furthest (Wounded Rose 刺 75/100, Azabache Chapter 2 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azabache Chapter 2 and Wounded Rose 刺 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Geranium, Rose and Labdanum.

Is Azabache Chapter 2 or Wounded Rose 刺 better for summer or winter?

Azabache Chapter 2 suits day or night wear; Wounded Rose 刺 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azabache Chapter 2 and Wounded Rose 刺?

Azabache Chapter 2 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Verbena, Lily of the Valley and Violet Leaf, a base of Incense, Labdanum, Cedar and Myrrh. Wounded Rose 刺 has top notes of Fennel, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Palmarosa, Geranium and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Myrrh, Vetiver and Musk.