Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs Flashback

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Flashback

éther

5.002 votes

Rank #43,684 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Flashback
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Black Dianthus2/4

Flashback2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black DianthusIl Profvmo

Flashbackéther

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFlashback

SillageFlashback

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack DianthusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

fruity100%

amber92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, aromatic and 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

GrapefruitRhubarbLime

Heart

Dried FruitsRed BerriesSaffron

Base

AmbergrisLabdanumVetiverTobacco

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Red Berries and Vetiver. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#43,684

PerfumerMaria Bubnova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack DianthusHigher 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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Flashback by éther kicks off with an energetic blast of tart rhubarb, zesty lime, and bitter grapefruit that wakes up your senses right away. As the bright citrus settles, the scent moves into a rich heart of sweet dried fruits, tart red berries, and warm saffron. The base anchors the entire blend with dry tobacco lea…

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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 Flashback?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes; Flashback is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Flashback for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Dianthus or Flashback?

Flashback lasts longest (Flashback 80/100, Black Dianthus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Dianthus or Flashback?

Flashback projects furthest (Flashback 88/100, Black Dianthus 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Dianthus and Flashback smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Red Berries and Vetiver.

Is Black Dianthus or Flashback better for summer or winter?

Black Dianthus suits daytime wear; Flashback suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Dianthus and Flashback?

Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna. Flashback has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Lime, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Red Berries and Saffron, a base of Ambergris, Labdanum, Vetiver and Tobacco.