Fragrance comparison

Begum vs Black Rose (Черная Роза)

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

3 wins

Begum

Xerjoff

4.16140 votes

Rank #6,499 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Black Rose (Черная Роза)

Apple Parfums

3.506 votes

Rank #60,927 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Begum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Begum
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black Rose (Черная Роза)
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Begum3/4

Black Rose (Черная Роза)1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Begum
Sillage & projection: Begum
Value for money: Black Rose (Черная Роза)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Begum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BegumXerjoff

Black Rose (Черная Роза)Apple Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

140 votes

17%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityBegum

SillageBegum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBlack Rose (Черная Роза)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

powdery84%

floral77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

rose100%

floral83%

fresh65%

white floral48%

green30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesBergamotLemonFreesia

Heart

Damask RoseBulgarian RoseIrisYlang-YlangLilacJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPalisander RosewoodPatchouliAmberMuskVetiver

Notes

Bulgarian RoseLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyLilacFreesia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Bulgarian Rose, Lilac and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Winter89

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex42

Women49

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,499

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#60,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBegumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Begum by Xerjoff is an intense unisex chypre floral fragrance from the brand's premium 17/17 Stone Label collection. Master perfumer Chris Maurice constructed this scent around a lush contrast between vibrant fruit and heavy timber. It opens with a flash of tart red berries, bergamot, and freesia before revealing a de…

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Black Rose by Apple Parfums opens with a sharp burst of Bulgarian rose paired with cool lilac blossoms. As the scent settles, peony and freesia soften the initial bite, introducing a clean, dew-drenched floral texture. The dry down remains quiet, leaving a simple trail of green stems and muted white petals on the skin…

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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, Begum or Black Rose (Черная Роза)?

Begum takes 3 of 4 categories. Begum is rated 4.16/5 from 140 votes; Black Rose (Черная Роза) is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Begum for a woody and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Black Rose (Черная Роза) for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Begum or Black Rose (Черная Роза)?

Begum lasts longest (Begum 84/100, Black Rose (Черная Роза) 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Begum or Black Rose (Черная Роза)?

Begum projects furthest (Begum 73/100, Black Rose (Черная Роза) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Begum and Black Rose (Черная Роза) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Bulgarian Rose, Lilac and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Begum or Black Rose (Черная Роза) better for summer or winter?

Black Rose (Черная Роза) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Begum and Black Rose (Черная Роза)?

Begum has top notes of Red Berries, Bergamot, Lemon and Freesia, heart notes of Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Palisander Rosewood and Patchouli. Black Rose (Черная Роза) features Bulgarian Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Lilac and Freesia.