Fragrance comparison

Black Pearl vs Cosmos

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #43,282 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Cosmos

House of BŌ

3.6169 votes

Rank #30,640 SmokyMetallic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Black Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Cosmos
Choose it for a smoky and metallic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Pearl2/4

Cosmos2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PearlKenooz

CosmosHouse of BŌ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.61/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

38%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

12%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityCosmos

SillageBlack Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value37

Category winnerBlack PearlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

smoky100%

metallic92%

woody84%

mineral77%

leather69%

balsamic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both smoky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

Top20-30 mins

Metallic notesWhiskeyMuskPraline

Heart3-4 hrs

CoalDragon Blood ResinCacao

Base8-12+ hrs

SmokeLeatherAgarwoodOrris

InformationalShared notesSmoke, Agarwood and Leather. Durations are only published for Cosmos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring13

Summer13

Fall94

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men62

Unisex38

Women0

Date 38%Party 32%Casual 18%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,640

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCosmosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Pearl opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and fiery saffron, balanced by a tart flash of raspberry and bergamot. The top notes create a crisp, energetic spice that feels intentionally harsh before quiet floral tones emerge. Within twenty minutes, jasmine and dark rose soften the aggressive bite, giv…

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House of BŌ Cosmos delivers a striking collision between freezing minerals and smoldering wood. One spray reveals an industrial flash of cold metallic notes and aged whiskey, cutting through the air like chilled steel. Do not overspray this. The scent warms up quickly as bitter cacao and dragon blood resin settle onto…

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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 Pearl or Cosmos?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Cosmos is rated 3.61/5 from 69 votes. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Cosmos for a smoky and metallic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Pearl or Cosmos?

Cosmos lasts longest (Cosmos 73/100, Black Pearl 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Pearl or Cosmos?

Projection is very close: Black Pearl 63/100, Cosmos 61/100 for sillage.

Do Black Pearl and Cosmos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky and woody accords. Common notes include Smoke, Agarwood and Leather.

Is Black Pearl or Cosmos better for summer or winter?

Black Pearl suits day or night wear; Cosmos suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Pearl and Cosmos?

Black Pearl has top notes of Black Pepper, Strawberry, Raspberry and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Smoke, Frankincense, Agarwood and Sandalwood. Cosmos has top notes of Metallic notes, Whiskey, Musk and Praline, heart notes of Coal, Dragon Blood Resin and Cacao, a base of Smoke, Leather, Agarwood and Orris.