Black Flower vs Secret Source
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Flower takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black FlowerChoose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Secret SourceChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Black Flower4/7
Secret Source3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Secret Source
- Community sentiment
- Secret Source
- Longevity
- Black Flower
- Sillage & projection
- Black Flower
- Value for money
- Black Flower
- Versatility
- Secret Source
- 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 BoxSecret SourceThe Woods CollectionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%
3.88/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 53%
Category winnerSecret SourceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
30%Like
11%Ok
8%Dislike
11%Hate
74 votes
29%Love
47%Like
12%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
77 votes
Category winnerSecret SourceMost 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 winnerBlack FlowerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
woody100%
floral92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, sweet 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
Black CurrantGardeniaJasmineLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
OrchidFruitsSpicy NotesLotus
Base
VanillaVetiverIncensePatchouliDark ChocolateSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Black Currant and Bergamot. 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–
Spring47
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSecret SourceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,809
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#31,716
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 →Secret Source opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, gardenia, and dark currant before settling into dense orchid and warm spices. As the hours pass, heavy patchouli and bitter dark chocolate merge with smoldering incense and vanilla along the base. It feels thick, mysterious, and moody, tailored for chilly November ev…
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 Secret Source?
Black Flower takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes; Secret Source is rated 3.88/5 from 77 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 Secret Source for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Black Flower or Secret Source?
Black Flower lasts longest (Black Flower 82/100, Secret Source 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Flower or Secret Source?
Black Flower projects furthest (Black Flower 77/100, Secret Source 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Flower and Secret Source smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Black Currant and Bergamot.
Is Black Flower or Secret Source better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Flower is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Flower is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Flower and Secret Source?
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. Secret Source has top notes of Black Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Lemon, heart notes of Orchid, Fruits, Spicy Notes and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver, Incense and Patchouli.
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