Fragrance comparison

Black Pearl vs Marussya

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #46,075 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Marussya

Champagne

—0 votes

Rank #77,013 SweetAmber

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.
Marussya
Choose it for a sweet and amber character.

Black Pearl1/1

Marussya0/1

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

MarussyaChampagne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

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%

sweet100%

amber88%

fruity77%

coconut65%

vanilla53%

lactonic42%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both amber

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

RaspberryWhipped CreamStrawberry

Heart3-4 hrs

PistachioYlang-YlangAlmondMilk CreamSaffronAniseMirabelle Plum

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberCoconutSandalwoodBourbon VanillaFrankincense

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Raspberry, Saffron and Frankincense. Durations are only published for Marussya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Not enough votes yet

Date 35%Casual 29%Party 27%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,013

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 →

Champagne Marussya is a decadent unisex amber fragrance crafted for those who appreciate playful sweetness balanced by deep resinous warmth. The perfume opens with a vibrant splash of wild strawberry and tart raspberry, instantly softened by a dollop of fluffy whipped cream. As the initial fruity sparkle settles, a co…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Black Pearl and Marussya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Raspberry, Saffron and Frankincense.

Is Black Pearl or Marussya better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Pearl and Marussya?

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. Marussya has top notes of Raspberry, Whipped Cream and Strawberry, heart notes of Pistachio, Ylang-Ylang, Almond and Milk Cream, a base of Amber, Coconut, Sandalwood and Bourbon Vanilla.