Fragrance comparison

Black Pearl vs Himera

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #49,350 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Himera

Taber

3.001 votes

Rank #72,479 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Pearl takes 1 of 1 categories.

Black Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Himera
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Black Pearl1/1

Himera0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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 PearlKenooz

HimeraTaber

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

metallic83%

animalic74%

leather65%

white floral56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

Top

SaffronJasmine

Heart

Ambergris

Base

Cedarwood

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Jasmine, Ambergris and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,479

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack PearlHigher 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…

Reviews →

Himera by Taber is a bold Woody Spicy fragrance that centers on a heavy dose of saffron and ambergris. Launched in 2024, it opens with a sharp jasmine and spicy saffron punch before settling into a dry, salty cedarwood base. It is a powerful choice for cold weather and formal evening wear for men and women alike.

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Pearl or Himera?

Black Pearl takes 1 of 1 categories. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Himera is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Himera for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do Black Pearl and Himera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Jasmine, Ambergris and Cedarwood.

Is Black Pearl or Himera better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Pearl and Himera?

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. Himera has top notes of Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of Ambergris, a base of Cedarwood.