Fragrance comparison

Black Flower vs Dennis Basso Summer

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Flower

In The Box

3.8174 votes

Rank #11,857 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Dennis Basso Summer

Dennis Basso

4.502 votes

Rank #58,618 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Flower takes 2 of 2 categories.

Black Flower
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dennis Basso Summer
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Flower2/2

Dennis Basso Summer0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black FlowerIn The Box

Dennis Basso SummerDennis Basso

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

74 votes

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageBlack Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

sweet77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang YlangGardeniaJasmineTruffleBlack CurrantBergamotMandarinAmalfi Lemon

Heart

SpicesFruity NotesOrchidLotus

Base

PatchouliMexican chocolateIncenseVanillaAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

PoppyPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaJasmineOrchid

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Bergamot and Orchid. Durations are only published for Dennis Basso Summer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,857

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#58,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Flower wears like a dark floral with a sweet, woody core. Early on it can smell unusual, even earthy or cosmetic to some noses, but it settles into bitter chocolate, orchid-like florals, warm spice and a creamy vanilla-amber base. It suits cool weather best and usually reads strongest at night. If you enjoy rich…

Reviews →

Dennis Basso Summer is a bright, easygoing floral fragrance designed for warm sunshine and casual daytime wear. It kicks off with a spirited splash of zesty bergamot, crisp red poppy, and a lively prickle of pink pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into a lush heart of creamy gardenia, fresh jasmin…

Reviews →

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 Flower or Dennis Basso Summer?

Black Flower takes 2 of 2 categories. Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes; Dennis Basso Summer is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Flower for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dennis Basso Summer for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Black Flower or Dennis Basso Summer?

Black Flower projects furthest (Black Flower 77/100, Dennis Basso Summer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Flower and Dennis Basso Summer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Bergamot and Orchid.

Is Black Flower or Dennis Basso Summer better for summer or winter?

Dennis Basso Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Flower and Dennis Basso Summer?

Black Flower has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Truffle, heart notes of Spices, Fruity Notes, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Mexican chocolate, Incense and Vanilla. Dennis Basso Summer has top notes of Poppy, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.