Fragrance comparison

Black Frankincense vs Seraphim Серафим

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Black Frankincense

Scent Trunk

3.6712 votes

Rank #56,823 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Seraphim Серафим

OsmoGenes Perfumes

3.6216 votes

Rank #56,821 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seraphim Серафим takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Frankincense
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Seraphim Серафим
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Frankincense1/5

Seraphim Серафим3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black FrankincenseScent Trunk

Seraphim СерафимOsmoGenes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 73%

3.62/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

Category winnerBlack FrankincenseRating 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

50%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

13%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevitySeraphim Серафим

SillageSeraphim Серафим

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

woody84%

amber77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber 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

ArtemisiaRosemary

Heart

WildflowersChamomile

Base

Pine TreeMyrrhOlibanumCoumarinCedarGuaiac Wood

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

Spring20

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,823

PerfumerDana El Masri

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,821

PerfumerOlga Gosina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSeraphim СерафимHigher 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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OsmoGenes Seraphim opens with sharp artemisia and crisp rosemary, introducing a bitter herbal atmosphere. As it settles, dry chamomile and pine tree mingle with smoky olibanum and cedarwood on skin. It shines best during brisk autumn walks and cool winter evenings, offering a rustic coniferous warmth for fans of uncon…

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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 Seraphim Серафим?

Seraphim Серафим takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Seraphim Серафим is rated 3.62/5 from 16 votes. Choose Black Frankincense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Seraphim Серафим for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Frankincense or Seraphim Серафим?

Seraphim Серафим lasts longest (Seraphim Серафим 90/100, Black Frankincense 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Frankincense or Seraphim Серафим?

Seraphim Серафим projects furthest (Seraphim Серафим 64/100, Black Frankincense 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Frankincense and Seraphim Серафим smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and herbal accords. Common notes include Olibanum and Chamomile.

Is Black Frankincense or Seraphim Серафим better for summer or winter?

Black Frankincense suits evening wear; Seraphim Серафим suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Frankincense and Seraphim Серафим?

Black Frankincense features Olibanum, Tulsi, Natural Musk, Milk and Salt. Seraphim Серафим has top notes of Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wildflowers and Chamomile, a base of Pine Tree, Myrrh, Olibanum and Coumarin.