Fragrance comparison

Black Rose vs Whimsical

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 87 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Rose

Mahogany

3.7376 votes

Rank #26,265 FloralFruity

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Whimsical

Revlon

3.8211 votes

Rank #48,734 IrisWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose takes 5 of 5 categories.

Black Rose
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Whimsical
Choose it for a iris and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Rose5/5

Whimsical0/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Rose
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: Black Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RoseMahogany

WhimsicalRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 22%Want 72%

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

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage63

♥ 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%

iris100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

floral77%

ozonic69%

rose61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral 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

Top

Violet LeafGeraniumBlack CurrantPepperMignonette

Heart

IrisLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmberVanilleResin

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Black Currant, Rose and Jasmine. 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

Spring100

Summer40

Fall40

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,265

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#48,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Whimsical by Revlon is a floral green fragrance for women that evokes a romantic and delicate mood. It opens with bright notes of violet leaf, black currant, and pepper. The heart reveals iris and lily-of-the-valley, settling into a base of musk and vanilla. This is a subtle, polite scent best suited for light spring …

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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 Whimsical?

Black Rose takes 5 of 5 categories. Black Rose is rated 3.73/5 from 76 votes; Whimsical is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Black Rose for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Whimsical for a iris and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose or Whimsical?

Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 74/100, Whimsical 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose or Whimsical?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 66/100, Whimsical 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose and Whimsical smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and rose accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Black Currant, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Black Rose or Whimsical better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Rose and Whimsical?

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. Whimsical has top notes of Violet Leaf, Geranium, Black Currant and Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Resin.