Fragrance comparison

Basic Black vs Roses Greedy

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 2,438 ratings analysed

Basic Black

Bill Blass

3.86357 votes

Rank #3,561 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Roses Greedy

Mancera

3.952,081 votes

Rank #2,097 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Roses Greedy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Basic Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
Roses Greedy
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Basic Black2/7

Roses Greedy4/7

Ratings & consensus: Roses Greedy
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Roses Greedy
Sillage & projection: Roses Greedy
Value for money: Basic Black
Versatility: Basic Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Roses Greedy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Basic BlackBill Blass

Roses GreedyMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 357 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 2,081 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerRoses GreedyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

313 votes

36%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

2,081 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRoses Greedy

SillageRoses Greedy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value51

Category winnerBasic BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

rose92%

sweet84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarnationYlang-YlangPlumCardamomPeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

HoneyCorianderRoseTuberoseVioletJasmine

Base

OakmossPatchouliCivetAmberMuskBenzoinSandalwoodStyrax

Top20-30 mins

PeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangePink PepperCoconut

Heart3-5 hrs

RoseFlowersJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskSugarVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Roses Greedy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer34

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night39

Category winnerBasic BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex40

Women58

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Casual 34%Date 26%Work 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews71

Overall rank#2,097

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerRoses GreedyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Basic Black by Bill Blass is a spicy, mossy floral chypre with a vintage dressed-up attitude. Reviewers often notice carnation, coriander, oakmoss, musk and honeyed florals, with an opening that can feel sharp, soapy or animalic before it settles. It suits people who enjoy bold 80s and early 90s style perfumes, powder…

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Mancera Roses Greedy is a vibrant, sugar-dusted floral that pairs dew-covered petals with crisp fruit. The first spray reveals juicy peach, tangy black currant, and bright mandarin orange before settling into a lush garden of pink rose and sweet jasmine. While the name suggests a heavy dessert, the scent stays surpris…

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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, Basic Black or Roses Greedy?

Roses Greedy takes 4 of 7 categories. Basic Black is rated 3.86/5 from 357 votes; Roses Greedy is rated 3.95/5 from 2,081 votes. Choose Basic Black for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Roses Greedy for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Basic Black or Roses Greedy?

Roses Greedy lasts longest (Roses Greedy 75/100, Basic Black 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Basic Black or Roses Greedy?

Roses Greedy projects furthest (Roses Greedy 67/100, Basic Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Basic Black and Roses Greedy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Basic Black or Roses Greedy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Basic Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Basic Black is the stronger pick. Roses Greedy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Basic Black and Roses Greedy?

Basic Black has top notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Plum and Cardamom, heart notes of Honey, Coriander, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Civet and Amber. Roses Greedy has top notes of Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Flowers and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Sugar, Vanilla and Amber.