Black Flower vs Ombre Celeste
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black FlowerChoose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ombre CelesteChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Flower2/4
Ombre Celeste2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ombre Celeste
- Sillage & projection
- Ombre Celeste
- 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 BoxOmbre CelesteÉlixir PrivéWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
30%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
11%Hate
74 votes
50%Love
25%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOmbre Celeste
SillageOmbre Celeste
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack FlowerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
floral100%
white floral92%
woody84%
earthy77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and sweet
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
TruffleBlack CurrantYlang-YlangBergamot
Heart
OrchidGardeniaJasmineLotus
Base
CacaoPatchouliVanilla
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Truffle and Black Currant. 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–
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day67
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#57,458
PerfumerOlaf Larsen
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 →Ombre Celeste by Élixir Privé is a bold, velvety oriental floral fragrance that balances dark savory earthy tones with sweet, creamy florals and rich gourmand warmth. The opening catches your attention right away with an intriguing contrast of savory black truffle, tart black currant, and bright bergamot. As the initi…
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 Ombre Celeste?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes; Ombre Celeste is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Flower for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ombre Celeste for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Flower or Ombre Celeste?
They last about the same: Ombre Celeste 84/100, Black Flower 82/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Flower or Ombre Celeste?
Ombre Celeste projects furthest (Ombre Celeste 80/100, Black Flower 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Flower and Ombre Celeste smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Truffle and Black Currant.
Is Black Flower or Ombre Celeste better for summer or winter?
Ombre Celeste suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Flower and Ombre Celeste?
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. Ombre Celeste has top notes of Truffle, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Orchid, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lotus, a base of Cacao, Patchouli and Vanilla.
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