Fragrance comparison

Black Flower vs Sensuale

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 252 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Flower

In The Box

3.8174 votes

Rank #11,606 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Sensuale

Intimissimi

3.62178 votes

Rank #14,492 FloralVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Flower takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Flower
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Sensuale
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Black Flower5/7

Sensuale2/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Flower
Community sentiment: Sensuale
Longevity: Black Flower
Sillage & projection: Black Flower
Value for money: Black Flower
Versatility: Sensuale
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

SensualeIntimissimi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

3.62/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack FlowerRating 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

21%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerSensualeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlack Flower

SillageBlack Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value61

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%

floral100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet 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

Top

Lotus

Heart

OrchidMyrtle

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Lotus, Vanilla and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer14

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Category winnerSensualeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

Men7

Unisex7

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,606

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#14,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Sensuale by Intimissimi is an oriental floral designed for intimate evenings. It centers on a striking lotus opening that softens into a heart of orchid and myrtle. The base anchors the composition with warm vanilla and amber, creating a powdery and sweet finish. Best suited for late-night wear during cooler autumn mo…

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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 Sensuale?

Black Flower takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes; Sensuale is rated 3.62/5 from 178 votes. Choose Black Flower for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Sensuale for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Flower or Sensuale?

Black Flower lasts longest (Black Flower 82/100, Sensuale 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Flower or Sensuale?

Black Flower projects furthest (Black Flower 77/100, Sensuale 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Flower and Sensuale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Orchid, Lotus, Vanilla and Amber.

Is Black Flower or Sensuale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sensuale is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Flower is the stronger pick. Sensuale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Flower and Sensuale?

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. Sensuale has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Orchid and Myrtle, a base of Vanilla and Amber.