Fragrance comparison

B-52 vs CORVUS

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

B-52

Apple Parfums

3.504 votes

Rank #69,066 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

CORVUS

Guillab

4.001 votes

Rank #69,665 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

B-52 takes 1 of 1 categories.

B-52
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
CORVUS
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

B-521/1

CORVUS0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: B-52

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

B-52Apple Parfums

CORVUSGuillab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber88%

citrus77%

vanilla65%

fresh spicy53%

soft spicy42%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumHyacinth

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMusk

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLavenderLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

Clary SageRed PepperTarragonGeraniumJasmineNutmegNeroliBasil

Base7-9 hrs

Tonka BeanPatchouliOakmossLeatherVetiverCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Clary Sage and Geranium. Durations are only published for CORVUS, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerB-52Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

B-52 by Apple Parfums launches with a sharp splash of bitter orange, bergamot, and neroli. It quickly shifts into herbal clary sage and geranium before grounding into warm tonka bean and amber. Designed as a budget-friendly aromatic fougere for men, it offers a clean, crisp profile suitable for morning commutes and wa…

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Guillab Corvus delivers a punchy aromatic experience built on classic masculine bones. The first spray reveals sharp yellow lemon and brisk lavender, giving off an invigorating freshness before settling onto the skin. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite softens as kitchen herbs step forward. Clary sage, crushed tar…

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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, B-52 or CORVUS?

B-52 takes 1 of 1 categories. B-52 is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; CORVUS is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose B-52 for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose CORVUS for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do B-52 and CORVUS smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Clary Sage and Geranium.

Is B-52 or CORVUS better for summer or winter?

B-52 suits evening wear; CORVUS suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in B-52 and CORVUS?

B-52 has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Clary Sage, Geranium and Hyacinth, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk. CORVUS has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Clary Sage, Red Pepper, Tarragon and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Leather.