Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede

Alûstre

4.006 votes

Rank #54,618 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Dianthus takes 4 of 4 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.
Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Dianthus4/4

Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper SuedeAlûstre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%

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

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

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%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

earthy42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

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

BergamotCardamomGalbanumMandarinPomelo

Heart

JuniperBlack PepperCarnationCinnamonMahoganyThymeRose

Base

VetiverWhite MuskAmbergrisOakmossTonka

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Thyme 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#54,618

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

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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Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede by Alûstre is a Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Bertrand Duchaufour. Top notes are Bergamot, Cardamom, Galbanum, Mandarin and Pomelo; middle notes are Juni…

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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 Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede?

Black Dianthus takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes; Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede is rated 4.00/5 from 6 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 Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Dianthus or Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede?

Black Dianthus lasts longest (Black Dianthus 68/100, Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Dianthus or Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede?

Black Dianthus projects furthest (Black Dianthus 66/100, Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Dianthus and Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Carnation, Thyme and Vetiver.

Is Black Dianthus or Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede better for summer or winter?

Black Dianthus suits daytime wear; Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Dianthus and Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede?

Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna. Spectre 434 - 520 Haze of Juniper Suede has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Galbanum and Mandarin, heart notes of Juniper, Black Pepper, Carnation and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, White Musk, Ambergris and Oakmoss.