Fragrance comparison

Black Rose vs Elite Man

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

Black Rose

Chaque Jour

4.502 votes

Rank #58,881 RoseGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Elite Man

Rasasi

4.502 votes

Rank #38,634 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Rose
Choose it for a rose and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elite Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Rose2/4

Elite Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RoseChaque Jour

Elite ManRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose

SillageBlack Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value100

Category winnerElite ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

green92%

citrus84%

floral77%

fruity69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

powdery69%

earthy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BlackcurrantBergamotMandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

RoseGreen Accord

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskMoss

Top

BergamotBlackcurrantPineapplePepper

Heart

PatchouliJasmineRoseBirch Tar

Base

VanillaAmberMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Bergamot, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Black Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 24%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerElite ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Rose by Chaque Jour strips away the powdery sweetness usually tied to floral fragrances. Instead, it hits your skin with a tart shock of blackcurrant bud and snappy bergamot before opening into fresh, thorny rose petals and crushed green stems. Crisp mandarin adds a momentary citrus brightness that prevents the …

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Elite Man by Rasasi brings a vibrant burst of pineapple and zesty bergamot that feels built for warmer days. This fruity chypre settles into a grounding base of moss and vanilla, providing a clean and playful profile. It is a straightforward option for those seeking an everyday scent that balances energetic top notes …

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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 or Elite Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Rose is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Elite Man is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Rose for a rose and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elite Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose or Elite Man?

Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 80/100, Elite Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose or Elite Man?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 75/100, Elite Man 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose and Elite Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Bergamot, Rose and Amber.

Is Black Rose or Elite Man better for summer or winter?

Black Rose suits daytime wear; Elite Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Rose and Elite Man?

Black Rose has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Rose and Green Accord, a base of Amber, Musk and Moss. Elite Man has top notes of Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Pineapple and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine, Rose and Birch Tar, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Moss.