Fragrance comparison

Black Heart vs RDP21 Limited Edition

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

Black Heart

Landgrim

3.004 votes

Rank #60,854 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

RDP21 Limited Edition

Roja Dove

4.3941 votes

Rank #13,200 Fresh SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Heart
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
RDP21 Limited Edition
Choose it for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Heart2/4

RDP21 Limited Edition2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Heart
Sillage & projection: RDP21 Limited Edition
Value for money: Black Heart
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: RDP21 Limited Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black HeartLandgrim

RDP21 Limited EditionRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

4.39/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 3%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

76%Love

10%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

10%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBlack Heart

SillageRDP21 Limited Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value31

Category winnerBlack HeartBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

earthy77%

smoky65%

animalic53%

balsamic42%

fresh spicy100%

white floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

AmbergrisSandalBurnt Sugar

Base

Earthy NotesSmokeDriftwoodBenzoin

Top

OrangeBergamotLimeLemon

Heart

JasmineBlackcurrantTuberoseRose GeraniumYlang YlangOrange BlossomPeachViolet

Base

BenzoinCuminVetiverPatchouliCloveNutmegDry WoodAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer74

Fall79

Winter74

Day100

Night76

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men26

Unisex65

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#13,200

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerRDP21 Limited EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Heart leans dark, resinous, and smoky, with bergamot up top before ambergris, burnt sugar, sandalwood, and benzoin pull it into warmer territory. The driftwood and earthy base keeps it textured rather than dessert-like. This reads like a woody amber with a charred, slightly animalic edge. It may suit shoppers wh…

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RDP21 Limited Edition opens with bright citrus, then quickly turns richer and more textured, with white florals, fruity sweetness, spice, and a smooth suede-vanilla base. It feels polished, dense, and luxurious rather than airy. On skin, it often reads as a modern Roja statement scent, complex, warm, and slightly sens…

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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 Heart or RDP21 Limited Edition?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Heart is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; RDP21 Limited Edition is rated 4.39/5 from 41 votes. Choose Black Heart for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose RDP21 Limited Edition for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Heart or RDP21 Limited Edition?

Black Heart lasts longest (Black Heart 80/100, RDP21 Limited Edition 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Heart or RDP21 Limited Edition?

RDP21 Limited Edition projects furthest (RDP21 Limited Edition 58/100, Black Heart 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Heart and RDP21 Limited Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot and Benzoin.

Is Black Heart or RDP21 Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

Black Heart suits day or night wear; RDP21 Limited Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Heart and RDP21 Limited Edition?

Black Heart has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Ambergris, Sandal and Burnt Sugar, a base of Earthy Notes, Smoke, Driftwood and Benzoin. RDP21 Limited Edition has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Blackcurrant, Tuberose and Rose Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Cumin, Vetiver and Patchouli.