Fragrance comparison

Black Pearl vs Rose Poivree

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 685 ratings analysed

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #43,558 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Poivree

The Different Company

3.40684 votes

Rank #5,486 AromaticRose

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 longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rose Poivree
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Black Pearl2/4

Rose Poivree2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PearlKenooz

Rose PoivreeThe Different Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

3.40/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

37%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

541 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBlack Pearl

SillageBlack Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRose PoivreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

Top

CorianderBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

Rose

Base

CivetVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Coriander, Rose and Vetiver. 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

Spring55

Summer33

Fall100

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men2

Unisex67

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,486

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerRose PoivreeHigher 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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Rose Poivree by The Different Company offers a bracing, unconventional take on rose. Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena balances the floral heart with intense coriander, black pepper, and pink pepper. The base incorporates civet and vetiver, resulting in a scent that favors earthy and spicy qualities over sugary sweetness. I…

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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 Rose Poivree?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Rose Poivree is rated 3.40/5 from 684 votes. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rose Poivree for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Black Pearl or Rose Poivree?

They last about the same: Black Pearl 70/100, Rose Poivree 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Pearl or Rose Poivree?

Black Pearl projects furthest (Black Pearl 63/100, Rose Poivree 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Pearl and Rose Poivree smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Coriander, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Black Pearl or Rose Poivree 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 Rose Poivree?

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. Rose Poivree has top notes of Coriander, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, a base of Civet and Vetiver.