Fragrance comparison

Black Extreme vs Rumeur 2 Rose

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 4,903 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Extreme

Everlast

4.0538 votes

Rank #32,612 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Rumeur 2 Rose

Lanvin

3.664,865 votes

Rank #3,402 CitrusRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Extreme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Extreme
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Rumeur 2 Rose
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black Extreme4/7

Rumeur 2 Rose3/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Extreme
Community sentiment: Black Extreme
Longevity: Rumeur 2 Rose
Sillage & projection: Rumeur 2 Rose
Value for money: Black Extreme
Versatility: Black Extreme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rumeur 2 Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ExtremeEverlast

Rumeur 2 RoseLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 54%Had 30%Want 16%

3.66/ 5 · 4,865 votes

Have 47%Had 53%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack ExtremeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

38 votes

24%Love

56%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

4,778 votes

Category winnerBlack ExtremeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRumeur 2 Rose

SillageRumeur 2 Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBlack ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

fresh69%

woody61%

citrus100%

rose83%

floral65%

white floral48%

aromatic30%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PearAppleLemonBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Ozonic notesFalse JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLavender

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanAmberCedarSandalowoodPatchouli

Top

LemonOrangeGrapefruitBergamotPearGreen Notes

Heart

RoseMagnoliaFalse JasmineJasmineHoneysuckleLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Lemon, Bergamot and False Jasmine. Durations are only published for Black Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer86

Fall100

Winter52

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack ExtremeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Casual 40%Work 30%Date 18%Party 13%

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,612

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,402

PerfumerHonorine Blanc

Launched—

Reviews170

Category winnerRumeur 2 RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Everlast Black Extreme hits the air with a crisp blast of tart lemon, green apple, and juicy pear. It is immediate and punchy. You get a brisk three-minute surge of perfumer alcohol before the fruity top notes settle down into an airy heart of lavender and ozonic florals. As body heat warms the blend, sweet tonka bean…

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Rumeur 2 Rose by Lanvin is a sparkling, floral fruity fragrance that captures the essence of a bright spring morning. Built around a core of fresh rose and zesty citrus notes like lemon and grapefruit, it creates a clean, youthful, and uplifting scent profile. Ideal for daily wear, this light composition offers a subt…

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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 Extreme or Rumeur 2 Rose?

Black Extreme takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Extreme is rated 4.05/5 from 38 votes; Rumeur 2 Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 4,865 votes. Choose Black Extreme for a amber and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Rumeur 2 Rose for a citrus and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Extreme or Rumeur 2 Rose?

They last about the same: Rumeur 2 Rose 53/100, Black Extreme 51/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Extreme or Rumeur 2 Rose?

Rumeur 2 Rose projects furthest (Rumeur 2 Rose 49/100, Black Extreme 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Extreme and Rumeur 2 Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pear, Lemon, Bergamot and False Jasmine.

Is Black Extreme or Rumeur 2 Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Extreme is the stronger pick. Black Extreme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Extreme and Rumeur 2 Rose?

Black Extreme has top notes of Pear, Apple, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ozonic notes, False Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Cedar and Sandalowood. Rumeur 2 Rose has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, False Jasmine and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber.