Fragrance comparison

Black Rose vs Spell Bound

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Rose

Mahogany

3.7376 votes

Rank #26,265 FloralFruity

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Spell Bound

The Good Scent

4.3010 votes

Rank #37,650 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Rose
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Spell Bound
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Rose3/5

Spell Bound2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RoseMahogany

Spell BoundThe Good Scent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 7%Want 26%

Category winnerSpell BoundRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose

SillageBlack Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value93

Category winnerSpell BoundBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

fruity100%

sweet88%

caramel77%

white floral65%

amber53%

aromatic42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumViolet LeafBlack CurrantApricotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCarnationJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberWoody NotesTonka BeanMusk

Top

ApricotPlumRosemaryNectarLily

Heart

JasmineAmber

Base

CaramelTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPlum, Apricot, Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day31

Night100

Spring25

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#37,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlack RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Rose opens with a dark splash of plum and sharp violet leaf. The floral core of rose and carnation soon shifts onto a warm foundation of vanilla and sandalwood. It suits women looking for an easy, casual fragrance with a distinct, sweet presence.

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The Good Scent launched Spell Bound in 2024 as a gourmand fruity potion aimed at brisk weather and cozy evenings. It opens with juicy plum, sweet apricot, and a surprising flash of aromatic rosemary that cuts through initial sugar. As the top notes fade, warm amber and jasmine soften the fruitiness into a velvety hear…

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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 Spell Bound?

Black Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Rose is rated 3.73/5 from 76 votes; Spell Bound is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Black Rose for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Spell Bound for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose or Spell Bound?

Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 74/100, Spell Bound 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose or Spell Bound?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 66/100, Spell Bound 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose and Spell Bound smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Apricot, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Black Rose or Spell Bound better for summer or winter?

Black Rose suits evening wear; Spell Bound suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Rose and Spell Bound?

Black Rose has top notes of Plum, Violet Leaf, Black Currant and Apricot, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Woody Notes. Spell Bound has top notes of Apricot, Plum, Rosemary and Nectar, heart notes of Jasmine and Amber, a base of Caramel and Tonka Bean.