Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs Latte di Cherry

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 947 ratings analysed

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Latte di Cherry

New Notes

3.79858 votes

Rank #1,625 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Latte di Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Latte di Cherry
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Black Dianthus2/7

Latte di Cherry5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black DianthusIl Profvmo

Latte di CherryNew Notes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

3.79/ 5 · 858 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

Category winnerLatte di CherryRating 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

32%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

503 votes

Category winnerBlack DianthusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLatte di Cherry

SillageLatte di Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value56

Category winnerLatte di CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

sweet100%

fruity92%

cherry84%

vanilla77%

almond69%

nutty61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity 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

CherryAlmondRed BerriesSweet Orange

Heart

SpicesJasmineYlang-YlangTurkish Rose

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodMuskAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Vetiver 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

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack DianthusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men5

Unisex33

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#1,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews156

Category winnerLatte di CherryHigher 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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Latte di Cherry opens with a dense cherry and almond pairing that many wearers read as syrupy, boozy, and slightly spiced. It settles into a warmer vanilla, sandalwood, and musk base with a soft floral lift. This is a sweet, dark-leaning gourmand cherry scent with a textured, velvety feel. It suits cooler weather and …

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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 Latte di Cherry?

Latte di Cherry takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes; Latte di Cherry is rated 3.79/5 from 858 votes. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Latte di Cherry for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Dianthus or Latte di Cherry?

Latte di Cherry lasts longest (Latte di Cherry 76/100, Black Dianthus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Dianthus or Latte di Cherry?

Latte di Cherry projects furthest (Latte di Cherry 69/100, Black Dianthus 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Dianthus and Latte di Cherry smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Vetiver and Cherry.

Is Black Dianthus or Latte di Cherry better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Dianthus is the stronger pick. For winter, Latte di Cherry is the stronger pick. Black Dianthus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Dianthus and Latte di Cherry?

Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna. Latte di Cherry has top notes of Cherry, Almond, Red Berries and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Spices, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Turkish Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.