Fragrance comparison

Black Pearl vs Rosetum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #46,330 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Rosetum

Claudio Cutuli Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #58,680 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Pearl takes 2 of 4 categories.

Black Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rosetum
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Black Pearl2/4

Rosetum1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Black Pearl
Value for money: Rosetum
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

RosetumClaudio Cutuli Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBlack Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRosetumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseBergamotStrawberryRaspberryRhubarbMimosa

Heart2 to 3 hours

Black PepperClovesCinnamonLeather

Base4 to 7 hours

CedarVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmyrisVanillaCivetMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Strawberry, Raspberry and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Rosetum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,680

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…

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Rosetum by Claudio Cutuli Parfums opens with a distinct contrast of tart rhubarb, crisp bergamot, and sweet berries alongside fresh rose and powdery mimosa. That bright, fruity floral start quickly deepens into a warm, textured core of black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, and supple leather. As the hours progress, the foun…

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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 Rosetum?

Black Pearl takes 2 of 4 categories. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Rosetum is rated 4.50/5 from 2 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 Rosetum for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Pearl or Rosetum?

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

Which projects more, Black Pearl or Rosetum?

Black Pearl projects furthest (Black Pearl 63/100, Rosetum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Pearl and Rosetum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Strawberry, Raspberry and Bergamot.

Is Black Pearl or Rosetum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Pearl and Rosetum?

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. Rosetum has top notes of Rose, Bergamot, Strawberry and Raspberry, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cloves, Cinnamon and Leather, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Amyris.