Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs #Rosedry

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

#Rosedry

Magma

3.6715 votes

Rank #56,278 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Dianthus takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
#Rosedry
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Dianthus4/5

#Rosedry1/5

Ratings & consensus: #Rosedry
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Dianthus
Sillage & projection: Black Dianthus
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

#RosedryMagma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 64%Had 9%Want 27%

Category winner#RosedryRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBlack Dianthus

SillageBlack Dianthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBlack DianthusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

rose100%

floral92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, 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

Notes

RoseChampagneGrapefruitPineapplePeonyRhubarbPearCarnationVetiverAmberGuaiac WoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Rhubarb 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

Summer20

Fall30

Winter30

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#56,278

PerfumerYana Andreeva

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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Magma Rosedry is a crisp, sparkling take on clean florals that avoids the usual soapy cliches. It balances bright citrus with a carbonated quality, making it a refreshing option for casual daytime wear in warm weather. The dry down introduces a woody base that grounds the initial sweetness, keeping the scent profiles …

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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 #Rosedry?

Black Dianthus takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes; #Rosedry is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose #Rosedry for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.