Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs Come il Sole

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 412 ratings analysed

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Come il Sole

Bois 1920

4.01323 votes

Rank #3,237 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Come il Sole takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Come il Sole
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Black Dianthus1/7

Come il Sole6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black DianthusIl Profvmo

Come il SoleBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

4.01/ 5 · 323 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerCome il SoleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

40%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerCome il SoleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCome il Sole

SillageCome il Sole

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCome il SoleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

amber100%

balsamic90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

sweet60%

cherry50%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarnationRhubarbThymeRed BerriesBelladonnaLicoriceVetiverCherry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CherryBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangCarnationJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Peru BalsamBenzoinTonka BeanLabdanumVanillaAgarwood (Oud)StyraxPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCarnation and Cherry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night89

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack DianthusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men14

Unisex49

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#3,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerCome il SoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Dianthus is a dark, aromatic take on carnation that opens bitter and red, with rhubarb and green thyme, then pulls in tart berries and cherry before settling into a smoky, herbal, slightly soapy, peppery floral. It can feel gothic and potion-like rather than pretty. If you enjoy bitter-sweet florals with a shado…

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Come il Sole opens with a cherry note wrapped in bergamot, then settles into a warm ambered floral heart before turning resinous, vanillic and woody on skin. It leans balsamic, sweet and slightly spiced rather than juicy or fresh. This suits someone who enjoys rich, textured orientals with a soft cherry accent. With i…

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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 Dianthus or Come il Sole?

Come il Sole takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes; Come il Sole is rated 4.01/5 from 323 votes. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Come il Sole for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Dianthus or Come il Sole?

Come il Sole lasts longest (Come il Sole 76/100, Black Dianthus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Dianthus or Come il Sole?

Projection is very close: Come il Sole 68/100, Black Dianthus 66/100 for sillage.

Do Black Dianthus and Come il Sole smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Carnation and Cherry.

Is Black Dianthus or Come il Sole better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Dianthus is the stronger pick. For winter, Come il Sole is the stronger pick. Black Dianthus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Dianthus and Come il Sole?

Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna. Come il Sole has top notes of Cherry and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Peru Balsam, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.