Black Pearl vs Lovely Problem
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
6%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black PearlChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Lovely ProblemChoose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Pearl2/4
Lovely Problem2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lovely Problem
- Sillage & projection
- Black Pearl
- Value for money
- Lovely Problem
- 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 PearlKenoozLovely ProblemSpace FluidWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
3.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
40%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
40%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLovely Problem
SillageBlack Pearl
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLovely ProblemBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfresh spicy100%
woody92%
smoky84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
floral100%
yellow floral88%
white floral77%
sweet65%
musky53%
aquatic42%
Scent match6%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver
Notes
White LotusYlang YlangBlue LotusJasmineCedarwoodAmbretteFrangipaniArtichokeCinnamonDaisyFrankincenseCocoa
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Jasmine, Frankincense and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Lovely Problem, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,691
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,911
PerfumerMarkéta Maf
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerBlack PearlHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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 →Lovely Problem by Space Fluid opens with an eccentric clash of watery blue lotus, savory green artichoke, and a surprisingly sharp puff of frankincense smoke. As the curious top settles on warm skin, lush yellow florals take over, led by sweet ylang ylang and creamy frangipani blossoms. The dry-down turns deeply comfo…
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 Lovely Problem?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Lovely Problem is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Lovely Problem for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Pearl or Lovely Problem?
Lovely Problem lasts longest (Lovely Problem 73/100, Black Pearl 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Pearl or Lovely Problem?
Black Pearl projects furthest (Black Pearl 63/100, Lovely Problem 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Pearl and Lovely Problem smell similar?
Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Jasmine, Frankincense and Cedarwood.
Is Black Pearl or Lovely Problem better for summer or winter?
Black Pearl suits day or night wear; Lovely Problem suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Pearl and Lovely Problem?
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. Lovely Problem features White Lotus, Ylang Ylang, Blue Lotus, Jasmine and Cedarwood.
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