Black Flower vs Gold Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Flower takes 3 of 5 categories.
Black FlowerChoose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Gold EditionChoose it for a earthy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Flower3/5
Gold Edition2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Gold Edition
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Flower
- Sillage & projection
- Black Flower
- Value for money
- Gold Edition
- 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 BoxGold EditionPascal MorabitoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%
4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 27%Had 10%Want 63%
Category winnerGold EditionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
30%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
11%Hate
74 votes
40%Love
30%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Flower
SillageBlack Flower
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGold EditionBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
earthy100%
sweet92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Ylang YlangGardeniaJasmineTruffleBlack CurrantBergamotMandarinAmalfi Lemon
Heart
SpicesFruity NotesOrchidLotus
Base
PatchouliMexican chocolateIncenseVanillaAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver
Top
TruffleBergamotYlang-YlangCassis
Heart
OrchidFruity NotesLotus
Base
VanillaDark ChocolatePatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesTruffle, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Orchid. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer6
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring20
Summer40
Fall60
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,782
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#55,202
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack FlowerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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 →Gold Edition by Pascal Morabito opens with a sharp burst of truffle, bergamot, and cassis before settling into dark orchid and lotus. The dry-down leans heavy on patchouli, dark chocolate, and warm vanilla. It creates a dense, earthy floral profile built for cold evening air.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black Flower or Gold Edition?
Black Flower takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes; Gold Edition is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Black Flower for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Gold Edition for a earthy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Flower or Gold Edition?
Black Flower lasts longest (Black Flower 82/100, Gold Edition 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Flower or Gold Edition?
Black Flower projects furthest (Black Flower 77/100, Gold Edition 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Flower and Gold Edition smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Truffle, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Orchid.
Is Black Flower or Gold Edition better for summer or winter?
Gold Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Flower and Gold Edition?
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. Gold Edition has top notes of Truffle, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Cassis, heart notes of Orchid, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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