Fragrance comparison

Black Rose (Черная Роза) vs Impending Bloom

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Rose (Черная Роза)

Apple Parfums

3.506 votes

Rank #60,927 RoseFloral

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73%scent match

Closely related

Impending Bloom

Sucreabeille

3.333 votes

Rank #64,091 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose (Черная Роза) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Rose (Черная Роза)
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Impending Bloom
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Rose (Черная Роза)3/4

Impending Bloom1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Rose (Черная Роза)Apple Parfums

Impending BloomSucreabeille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityImpending Bloom

SillageBlack Rose (Черная Роза)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack Rose (Черная Роза)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral83%

fresh65%

white floral48%

green30%

floral100%

fresh83%

green65%

rose48%

sweet30%

Scent match73%Closely related · both floral, rose and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Bulgarian RoseLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyLilacFreesia

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LilacFreesiaDaisyGasolineRosePeony

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Peony, Lilac and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Rose (Черная Роза)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Rose by Apple Parfums opens with a sharp burst of Bulgarian rose paired with cool lilac blossoms. As the scent settles, peony and freesia soften the initial bite, introducing a clean, dew-drenched floral texture. The dry down remains quiet, leaving a simple trail of green stems and muted white petals on the skin…

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Impending Bloom by Sucreabeille presents a startling contrast between an industrial opening and a garden bouquet. It opens with a sharp gasoline note that quickly dissipates, revealing a complex blend of rose, peony, and freesia. This unisex floral works best for those who enjoy unconventional, edgy fragrances during …

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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 Rose (Черная Роза) or Impending Bloom?

Black Rose (Черная Роза) takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Rose (Черная Роза) is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; Impending Bloom is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Rose (Черная Роза) for a rose and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Impending Bloom for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose (Черная Роза) or Impending Bloom?

Impending Bloom lasts longest (Impending Bloom 60/100, Black Rose (Черная Роза) 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose (Черная Роза) or Impending Bloom?

Black Rose (Черная Роза) projects furthest (Black Rose (Черная Роза) 53/100, Impending Bloom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose (Черная Роза) and Impending Bloom smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and fresh accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Peony, Lilac and Freesia.

Is Black Rose (Черная Роза) or Impending Bloom better for summer or winter?

Black Rose (Черная Роза) suits daytime wear; Impending Bloom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Rose (Черная Роза) and Impending Bloom?

Black Rose (Черная Роза) features Bulgarian Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Lilac and Freesia. Impending Bloom features Lilac, Freesia, Daisy, Gasoline and Rose.