Fragrance comparison

Black Flower vs No 12 Afinado

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Flower

In The Box

3.8174 votes

Rank #11,606 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

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36%scent match

Some overlap

No 12 Afinado

Eutopie

3.9520 votes

Rank #42,196 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Flower takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Flower
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
No 12 Afinado
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Flower4/5

No 12 Afinado1/5

Ratings & consensus: No 12 Afinado
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Flower
Sillage & projection: Black Flower
Value for money: Black Flower
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

No 12 AfinadoEutopie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

3.95/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

Category winnerNo 12 AfinadoRating 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

30%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBlack Flower

SillageBlack Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value44

Category winnerBlack FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

BergamotCoconut BlossomFruity Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

SpicesIncensePatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaDry WoodWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Spices, Fruity Notes and Patchouli. Durations are only published for No 12 Afinado, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

Men36

Unisex50

Women14

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 22%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#42,196

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

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Eutopie No 12 Afinado opens with an energetic splash of crisp bergamot and sunlit coconut blossom. Do not expect suntan lotion. Instead, the opening stays lean and tart, backed by subtle tropical fruit accents that dry down fast. Within twenty minutes, earthy patchouli and smoky incense take over the mid layer, giving…

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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 Flower or No 12 Afinado?

Black Flower takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes; No 12 Afinado is rated 3.95/5 from 20 votes. Choose Black Flower for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose No 12 Afinado for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Flower or No 12 Afinado?

Black Flower lasts longest (Black Flower 82/100, No 12 Afinado 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Flower or No 12 Afinado?

Black Flower projects furthest (Black Flower 77/100, No 12 Afinado 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Flower and No 12 Afinado smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Spices, Fruity Notes and Patchouli.

Is Black Flower or No 12 Afinado better for summer or winter?

No 12 Afinado suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Flower and No 12 Afinado?

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. No 12 Afinado has top notes of Bergamot, Coconut Blossom and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Spices, Incense and Patchouli, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Dry Wood and White Amber.