Fragrance comparison

Black Rose vs Fresh

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Black Rose

Chaque Jour

4.502 votes

Rank #58,881 RoseGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Fresh

Armaf

4.004 votes

Rank #42,813 EarthyWoody

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.
Fresh
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Rose2/4

Fresh2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RoseChaque Jour

FreshArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 48%Had 5%Want 48%

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

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose

SillageBlack Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value42

Category winnerFreshBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

green92%

citrus84%

floral77%

fruity69%

amber61%

earthy100%

woody86%

mossy72%

patchouli58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match14%Clearly different

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

BlackcurrantRaspberryMandarinCitrus

Heart

RoseJasmineAnise

Base

VetiverPatchouliMossMusk

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Mandarin, Rose and Musk. 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFreshHigher 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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Armaf Fresh lands on skin with a sudden burst of sharp blackcurrant and sour citrus, instantly cutting through warm air. This is a bright, summery option that shifts away from typical sugary cologne profiles. As the initial citrus splash settles, the scent reveals a green, slightly bitter floral center of rose and ani…

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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 Fresh?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Rose is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Fresh is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black Rose for a rose and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fresh for a earthy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose or Fresh?

Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 80/100, Fresh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose or Fresh?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 75/100, Fresh 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose and Fresh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Mandarin, Rose and Musk.

Is Black Rose or Fresh better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Rose and Fresh?

Black Rose has top notes of Blackcurrant, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Rose and Green Accord, a base of Amber, Musk and Moss. Fresh has top notes of Blackcurrant, Raspberry, Mandarin and Citrus, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Moss and Musk.