Fragrance comparison

Black Anubis vs Rose de Grasse d'Or

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Anubis

Sphinx Fragrances

4.3499 votes

Rank #5,272 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Rose de Grasse d'Or

Aerin

3.8513 votes

Rank #38,510 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Anubis takes 5 of 5 categories.

Black Anubis
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rose de Grasse d'Or
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Anubis5/5

Rose de Grasse d'Or0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AnubisSphinx Fragrances

Rose de Grasse d'OrAerin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

3.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 13%Had 9%Want 79%

Category winnerBlack AnubisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

5%Hate

99 votes

23%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBlack Anubis

SillageBlack Anubis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBlack AnubisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

rose92%

musky84%

patchouli77%

oud69%

leather61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SaffronArtemisiaGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedar

Notes

Bulgarian RosePatchouliAgarwood (Oud)MuskCedarLeather

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Cedar. Durations are only published for Black Anubis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer44

Fall0

Winter100

Day47

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex42

Women3

Date 41%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#38,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlack AnubisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sphinx Fragrances Black Anubis combines spun-sugar saffron, tangy grapefruit, and velvety Bulgarian rose over a rich base of agarwood and tonka bean. The initial spray delivers a bright citrus kick intertwined with warm spice, which quickly settles into a sweet, jammy floral heart spiced with nutmeg. As the fragrance …

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A rich rose with a woody, musky frame, Rose de Grasse d'Or wears more dressed up than fresh. The Bulgarian rose stays central, while patchouli, cedar, oud and leather give it a darker, polished edge. It suits someone who enjoys fuller floral scents and does not mind a slightly mature tone. Sample first if you are sens…

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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, Black Anubis or Rose de Grasse d'Or?

Black Anubis takes 5 of 5 categories. Black Anubis is rated 4.34/5 from 99 votes; Rose de Grasse d'Or is rated 3.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Black Anubis for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rose de Grasse d'Or for a woody and rose character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Anubis or Rose de Grasse d'Or?

Black Anubis lasts longest (Black Anubis 78/100, Rose de Grasse d'Or 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Anubis or Rose de Grasse d'Or?

Black Anubis projects furthest (Black Anubis 62/100, Rose de Grasse d'Or 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Anubis and Rose de Grasse d'Or smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Cedar.

Is Black Anubis or Rose de Grasse d'Or better for summer or winter?

Black Anubis suits evening wear; Rose de Grasse d'Or suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Anubis and Rose de Grasse d'Or?

Black Anubis has top notes of Saffron, Artemisia and Grapefruit, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Leather. Rose de Grasse d'Or features Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Cedar.