Fragrance comparison

Black Frankincense vs Black Pearl

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

Black Frankincense

Scent Trunk

3.6712 votes

Rank #56,823 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Black Pearl

Lush

3.8090 votes

Rank #15,596 AmberLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Frankincense
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Pearl
Choose it for a amber and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Black Frankincense2/5

Black Pearl3/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Pearl
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Frankincense
Sillage & projection: Black Pearl
Value for money: Black Frankincense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Pearl

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black FrankincenseScent Trunk

Black PearlLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 73%

3.80/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%

Category winnerBlack PearlRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

46%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack Frankincense

SillageBlack Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value64

Category winnerBlack FrankincenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

amber100%

lavender90%

aromatic80%

fresh spicy70%

herbal60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

OlibanumTulsiNatural MuskMilkSaltChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LavenderChamomileOlibanumMyrhh

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum and Chamomile. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer56

Fall89

Winter89

Day96

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men0

Unisex70

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,823

PerfumerDana El Masri

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBlack PearlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Frankincense by Scent Trunk is a resinous, unisex fragrance that centers on the deep, spicy profile of olibanum. It offers an easygoing, modern take on traditional incense, making it a functional choice for those who want a grounded, aromatic scent for daily office wear or casual afternoon settings during cooler…

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Black Pearl by Lush brings a calm, herbal experience to the skin. It focuses on lavender and chamomile to create a sense of quiet, supported by a warm base of olibanum and myrrh. Ideal for evenings at home or quiet days, this scent feels soothing rather than demanding, offering a distinct departure from typical gourma…

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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 Frankincense or Black Pearl?

Black Pearl takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Black Pearl is rated 3.80/5 from 90 votes. Choose Black Frankincense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Pearl for a amber and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.