Fragrance comparison

Black Rose vs The Voice of Reason

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

6 wins

Black Rose

Mahogany

3.7376 votes

Rank #23,744 FloralFruity

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34%scent match

Clearly different

The Voice of Reason

Lush

3.24139 votes

Rank #17,075 WoodyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black Rose
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Voice of Reason
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Rose6/7

The Voice of Reason1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RoseMahogany

The Voice of ReasonLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%

3.24/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack RoseRating 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

38%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerBlack RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose

SillageBlack Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

woody100%

vanilla86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

powdery44%

rose30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy and rose

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

Notes

Woody NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean. 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

Spring17

Summer31

Fall100

Winter90

Day80

Night100

Category winnerBlack RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#17,075

PerfumerMark Constantine, Simon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerThe Voice of ReasonHigher 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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A dry, woody oriental with sandalwood, tonka and rose, The Voice of Reason leans smoky, warm and slightly powdery rather than sugary. It opens with a dark, jazz-club mood and settles into a smooth woody amber finish. This suits wearers who enjoy textured, atmospheric scents with a unisex profile. It can feel especial…

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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 The Voice of Reason?

Black Rose takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Rose is rated 3.73/5 from 76 votes; The Voice of Reason is rated 3.24/5 from 139 votes. Choose Black Rose for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Voice of Reason for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose or The Voice of Reason?

They last about the same: Black Rose 74/100, The Voice of Reason 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose or The Voice of Reason?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 66/100, The Voice of Reason 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose and The Voice of Reason smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Sandalwood, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.

Is Black Rose or The Voice of Reason better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Voice of Reason is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Rose is the stronger pick. Black Rose suits evening wear; The Voice of Reason suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Rose and The Voice of Reason?

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. The Voice of Reason features Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose.