Fragrance comparison

Black Rose vs Sunday Cologne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,073 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Rose

Claudia Scattolini

4.836 votes

Rank #46,154 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Sunday Cologne

Byredo

3.791,067 votes

Rank #4,010 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Rose
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sunday Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black Rose3/4

Sunday Cologne1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RoseClaudia Scattolini

Sunday CologneByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

3.79/ 5 · 1,067 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

30%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

824 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate96

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose

SillageBlack Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value36

Category winnerBlack RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotSichuan PepperCardamom

Heart2 to 4 hours

Damask RoseGeranium

Base6 to 10 hours

Woody NotesLeatherIncenseWhite MuskVetiverAmbergrisPatchouli

Top

BergamotStar AniseCardamom

Heart

LavenderGeraniumIncense

Base

Vetiveroak mossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Geranium and Incense. Durations are only published for Black Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men47

Unisex48

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,154

PerfumerClaudia Scattolini

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,010

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews148

Category winnerSunday CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Rose by Claudia Scattolini is a dark floral scent that balances sharp freshness with deep, shadowy warmth. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of bergamot paired with the prickle of Sichuan pepper and cool cardamom. At the center sits lush Damask rose sharpened by green, rosy geranium, preventing the floral …

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Sunday Cologne by Byredo is a clean, aromatic fragrance that centers on bergamot and lavender. It feels like a fresh, buttoned-up morning, perfect for a crisp spring workday or a relaxed weekend brunch. The scent is composed, understated, and versatile for those who prefer an office-friendly, professional, and well-gr…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Rose or Sunday Cologne?

Black Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Rose is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Sunday Cologne is rated 3.79/5 from 1,067 votes. Choose Black Rose for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sunday Cologne for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose or Sunday Cologne?

Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 85/100, Sunday Cologne 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose or Sunday Cologne?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 81/100, Sunday Cologne 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose and Sunday Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Geranium and Incense.

Is Black Rose or Sunday Cologne better for summer or winter?

Black Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Rose and Sunday Cologne?

Black Rose has top notes of Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Damask Rose and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Leather, Incense and White Musk. Sunday Cologne has top notes of Bergamot, Star Anise and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Incense, a base of Vetiver, oak moss and Patchouli.