Fragrance comparison

Black Current Lolly vs Rose Kiss

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Current Lolly

Arabiyat Prestige

3.128 votes

Rank #63,742 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Kiss

Gulf Orchid

3.001 votes

Rank #65,168 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Current Lolly takes 2 of 4 categories.

Black Current Lolly
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Rose Kiss
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Current Lolly2/4

Rose Kiss1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Black Current Lolly
Value for money: Rose Kiss
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Current Lolly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Current LollyArabiyat Prestige

Rose KissGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBlack Current Lolly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRose KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

fruity84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

vanilla84%

rose77%

fruity69%

musky61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantGrapefruitMandarin

Heart

FreesiaPatchouliRose

Base

VanillaAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

BlackcurrantGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineRose

Base4-5 hrs

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Grapefruit, Rose and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Rose Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,742

PerfumerJulia Rodriguez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Current LollyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Current Lolly opens with tart blackcurrant, grapefruit and mandarin, then softens into rose and freesia over vanilla, amber and musk. It reads as a bright fruity floral first, with a sweeter, powderier drydown underneath. If you like feminine scents that start juicy and finish smooth, this looks easy to wear. Th…

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Rose Kiss by Gulf Orchid opens with a bright tartness that wakes up your senses right away. Pink grapefruit and dark blackcurrant deliver a zesty fruit punch before settling down. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge softens into a gentle heart of fresh pink rose petals and creamy white jasmine. It feels airy, chee…

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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 Current Lolly or Rose Kiss?

Black Current Lolly takes 2 of 4 categories. Black Current Lolly is rated 3.12/5 from 8 votes; Rose Kiss is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Current Lolly for a citrus and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rose Kiss for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Current Lolly or Rose Kiss?

They last about the same: Black Current Lolly 60/100, Rose Kiss 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Current Lolly or Rose Kiss?

Black Current Lolly projects furthest (Black Current Lolly 50/100, Rose Kiss 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Current Lolly and Rose Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Grapefruit, Rose and Vanilla.

Is Black Current Lolly or Rose Kiss better for summer or winter?

Black Current Lolly suits day or night wear; Rose Kiss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Current Lolly and Rose Kiss?

Black Current Lolly has top notes of Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Mandarin, heart notes of Freesia, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Rose Kiss has top notes of Blackcurrant and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Musk.