Fragrance comparison

Black Pearl vs Tropical Bliss

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #46,146 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Tropical Bliss

Mango

4.005 votes

Rank #43,276 WoodyFruity

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.
Tropical Bliss
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Pearl2/4

Tropical Bliss2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PearlKenooz

Tropical BlissMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

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

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Pearl

SillageBlack Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTropical BlissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

fruity83%

sweet65%

white floral48%

powdery30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

Notes

CedarwoodStrawberryJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Jasmine and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Tropical Bliss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,146

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerTropical BlissHigher 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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Tropical Bliss by Mango delivers a bright splash of freshly sliced strawberry backed by clean white petals and crisp wood. The opening hits fast. Tart fruit and a brief flash of perfumer alcohol give way to creamy jasmine within ten minutes. It is sweet without feeling sticky or syrupy. Grounding the fruit is a dry ce…

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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 Tropical Bliss?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Tropical Bliss is rated 4.00/5 from 5 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 Tropical Bliss for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Pearl or Tropical Bliss?

Black Pearl lasts longest (Black Pearl 70/100, Tropical Bliss 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Pearl or Tropical Bliss?

Black Pearl projects furthest (Black Pearl 63/100, Tropical Bliss 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Pearl and Tropical Bliss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Jasmine and Cedarwood.

Is Black Pearl or Tropical Bliss better for summer or winter?

Black Pearl suits day or night wear; Tropical Bliss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Pearl and Tropical Bliss?

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. Tropical Bliss features Cedarwood, Strawberry and Jasmine.