Fragrance comparison

Black Rose (Черная Роза) vs Serene Blue

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

Black Rose (Черная Роза)

Apple Parfums

3.506 votes

Rank #60,927 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Serene Blue

Oriflame

4.6319 votes

Rank #27,011 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serene Blue takes 2 of 4 categories.

Black Rose (Черная Роза)
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Serene Blue
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Rose (Черная Роза)1/4

Serene Blue2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Rose (Черная Роза)Apple Parfums

Serene BlueOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 23%Had 23%Want 54%

4.63/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 22%Had 42%Want 36%

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

63%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevitySerene Blue

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value85

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%

citrus90%

musky80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

aromatic50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both floral

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

Top

BergamotPeonyWatermelon

Heart

FreesiaLilacLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, 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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter13

Day100

Night13

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#27,011

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSerene BlueHigher 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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Serene Blue by Oriflame is a fresh floral aquatic with a fruity lift, remembered by reviewers for its clean, bright feel. Watermelon and bergamot give the opening a crisp, juicy start, while peony, freesia, lilac and lily-of-the-valley keep it soft and feminine. The dry-down stays light with musk, sandalwood and cedar…

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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 Serene Blue?

Serene Blue takes 2 of 4 categories. Black Rose (Черная Роза) is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; Serene Blue is rated 4.63/5 from 19 votes. Choose Black Rose (Черная Роза) for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Serene Blue for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose (Черная Роза) or Serene Blue?

Serene Blue lasts longest (Serene Blue 51/100, Black Rose (Черная Роза) 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose (Черная Роза) or Serene Blue?

Projection is very close: Black Rose (Черная Роза) 53/100, Serene Blue 53/100 for sillage.

Do Black Rose (Черная Роза) and Serene Blue smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Lilac and Freesia.

Is Black Rose (Черная Роза) or Serene Blue better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Rose (Черная Роза) and Serene Blue?

Black Rose (Черная Роза) features Bulgarian Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Lilac and Freesia. Serene Blue has top notes of Bergamot, Peony and Watermelon, heart notes of Freesia, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.