Fragrance comparison

Black Rose vs Cedro

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 253 ratings analysed

Black Rose

Sawalef

3.7638 votes

Rank #27,203 RoseFruity

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17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Cedro

Granado

4.17215 votes

Rank #11,753 WoodyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cedro takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Rose
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cedro
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Black Rose3/7

Cedro4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RoseSawalef

CedroGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

4.17/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerCedroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

49%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

215 votes

Category winnerCedroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose

SillageBlack Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value68

Category winnerCedroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

sweet69%

woody61%

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

floral48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronJuniper BerriesGrapefruit

Heart

RoseVioletLeather

Base

RaspberryVetiverCashmere Musk

Top

MuskHibiscusHibiscus Seed

Heart

CedarCashmere MuskSaffron

Base

SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesSaffron and Cashmere Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer23

Fall85

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Spring100

Summer73

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex59

Women23

Men26

Unisex65

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#11,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerCedroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Rose by Sawalef is a rose fragrance with a modern, slightly dark edge, where saffron and crisp juniper lift the opening before a violet tinted leather accord moves in. On skin it often reads as fruity rose, suede like leather, and a soft musky woodiness, with raspberry sweetness smoothing the dry down. It is an …

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Granado Cedro opens with an airy musk supported by crisp hibiscus and subtle hibiscus seed, giving the top a dry, herbal feel. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward clean cedarwood and soft cashmere musk touched by saffron. The base settles into a smooth cedar and sandalwood foundation warmed by amber. …

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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 Cedro?

Cedro takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Rose is rated 3.76/5 from 38 votes; Cedro is rated 4.17/5 from 215 votes. Choose Black Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cedro for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose or Cedro?

Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 77/100, Cedro 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose or Cedro?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 68/100, Cedro 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose and Cedro smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Saffron and Cashmere Musk.

Is Black Rose or Cedro better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cedro is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Rose is the stronger pick. Black Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Rose and Cedro?

Black Rose has top notes of Saffron, Juniper Berries and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Leather, a base of Raspberry, Vetiver and Cashmere Musk. Cedro has top notes of Musk, Hibiscus and Hibiscus Seed, heart notes of Cedar, Cashmere Musk and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood and Amber.