Fragrance comparison

Bitter Glass vs RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

Bitter Glass

Anna Zworykina Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #73,943 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

SYF

3.229 votes

Rank #62,308 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) takes 2 of 2 categories.

Bitter Glass
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Bitter Glass0/2

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bitter GlassAnna Zworykina Perfumes

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)SYF

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

33%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

amber65%

bitter53%

earthy42%

amber100%

musky92%

metallic84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber, fresh spicy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AbsintheNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)TobaccoBasilArtemisiaCinnamonHyraxNutmegLabdanumRosemaryTarragonBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Metallic notesMuskMyrrhEarthy NotesBlack RoseArtemisiaBlack PepperWoody NotesIncenseOzonic notesLeatherRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesArtemisia and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,943

PerfumerAnna Zworykina

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,308

PerfumerMichael Bootz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bitter Glass opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of absinthe and bitter artemisia, immediately establishing a cold and dark herbal mood. As the liquid warms on your skin, the initial herbal bite softens into a complex, earthy core where dry cedarmoss meets the sweet warmth of labdanum. What sets this natural perfume a…

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RUZHA CHORNA by SYF opens with a striking metallic bite paired with dark, earthy black rose. As it settles, notes of myrrh and incense provide a resinous depth, grounding the composition. This unisex scent suits those who prefer bold, challenging profiles for cooler evenings. It is a dense, moody fragrance that sits c…

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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 projects more, Bitter Glass or RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) projects furthest (RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 69/100, Bitter Glass 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bitter Glass and RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Artemisia and Black Pepper.

Is Bitter Glass or RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) better for summer or winter?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bitter Glass and RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)?

Bitter Glass features Absinthe, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Tobacco, Basil and Artemisia. RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) features Metallic notes, Musk, Myrrh, Earthy Notes and Black Rose.