Fragrance comparison

Black Pearl vs Phoenix

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #49,845 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Phoenix

Superz.

3.8777 votes

Rank #13,182 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Phoenix takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Phoenix
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Black Pearl0/4

Phoenix4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PearlKenooz

PhoenixSuperz.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.87/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 35%Had 15%Want 50%

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

52%Love

22%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

9%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityPhoenix

SillagePhoenix

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value53

Category winnerPhoenixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

warm spicy77%

iris69%

smoky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

Notes

IrisVioletSandalowoodSmokeCorianderLeatherBlack PepperPowdery NotesCacaoCinnamonCedarEarthy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Coriander, Cinnamon and Smoke. 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

Spring88

Summer47

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men85

Unisex6

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,182

PerfumerHüseyin Erdoğmuş

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerPhoenixHigher 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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Phoenix by Superz. centers on a blend of iris, violet, and leather. It offers a woody, powdery profile suited for office settings or evening dates. Launched in 2021, this fragrance performs best during cooler weather, providing a distinct, earthy quality on the skin that develops slowly over several hours throughout t…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Pearl or Phoenix?

Phoenix takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Phoenix is rated 3.87/5 from 77 votes. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Phoenix for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Pearl or Phoenix?

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

Which projects more, Black Pearl or Phoenix?

Phoenix projects furthest (Phoenix 67/100, Black Pearl 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Pearl and Phoenix smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and smoky accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Coriander, Cinnamon and Smoke.

Is Black Pearl or Phoenix better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Pearl and Phoenix?

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. Phoenix features Iris, Violet, Sandalowood, Smoke and Coriander.