Fragrance comparison

Black Frankincense vs Selperniku

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 279 ratings analysed

Black Frankincense

Scent Trunk

3.6712 votes

Rank #56,823 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Selperniku

January Scent Project

3.63267 votes

Rank #28,378 LactonicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Selperniku 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.
Selperniku
Choose it for a lactonic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Black Frankincense2/5

Selperniku3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black FrankincenseScent Trunk

SelpernikuJanuary Scent Project

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 73%

3.63/ 5 · 267 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerSelpernikuRating 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

35%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

24%Dislike

5%Hate

267 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBlack Frankincense

SillageSelperniku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBlack FrankincenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

lactonic100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

herbal77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, lactonic and herbal

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

Top

CypressLemonPetitgrain

Heart

ButterApricotImmortelleChamomileJuniper BerriesCardamom

Base

MilkSaltSandalwoodTobacco Leaf

InformationalShared notesMilk, Salt 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

Spring91

Summer59

Fall100

Winter91

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men0

Unisex72

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,823

PerfumerDana El Masri

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,378

PerfumerJohn Biebel

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSelpernikuHigher 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…

Reviews →

Selperniku by January Scent Project opens with a sharp burst of cypress and lemon before shifting into its unusual core. The heart reveals salted butter, warm chamomile, and dried apricot, creating a savory fruit profile that feels completely distinct from standard gourmands. On skin, the herbal sharp edges of petitgr…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Frankincense or Selperniku?

Selperniku takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Selperniku is rated 3.63/5 from 267 votes. Choose Black Frankincense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Selperniku for a lactonic and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Black Frankincense or Selperniku?

Black Frankincense lasts longest (Black Frankincense 80/100, Selperniku 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Frankincense or Selperniku?

Selperniku projects furthest (Selperniku 62/100, Black Frankincense 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Frankincense and Selperniku smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lactonic and herbal accords. Common notes include Milk, Salt and Chamomile.

Is Black Frankincense or Selperniku better for summer or winter?

Black Frankincense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Frankincense and Selperniku?

Black Frankincense features Olibanum, Tulsi, Natural Musk, Milk and Salt. Selperniku has top notes of Cypress, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Butter, Apricot, Immortelle and Chamomile, a base of Milk, Salt, Sandalwood and Tobacco Leaf.