Fragrance comparison

Black Rose vs Jour 11

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Rose

Sawalef

3.7638 votes

Rank #26,598 RoseFruity

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Jour 11

Majouri

4.0028 votes

Rank #39,247 LeatherViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Rose
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Jour 11
Choose it for a leather and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Rose5/7

Jour 112/7

Ratings & consensus: Jour 11
Community sentiment: Black Rose
Longevity: Black Rose
Sillage & projection: Black Rose
Value for money: Black Rose
Versatility: Jour 11
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 RoseSawalef

Jour 11Majouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winnerJour 11Rating 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

36%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerBlack RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose

SillageBlack Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value46

Category winnerBlack RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

sweet69%

woody61%

leather100%

violet92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both leather, aromatic and 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Chinese GrapefruitSaffronJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 3 hours

Black VioletLeather

Base3 to 4 hours

RaspberryCashmeranVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Juniper Berries, Leather and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Jour 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer23

Fall85

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Spring59

Summer35

Fall100

Winter65

Day79

Night100

Category winnerJour 11Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex59

Women23

Men17

Unisex61

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,598

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#39,247

PerfumerCyrill Roland

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlack RoseHigher 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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Jour 11 by Majouri balances crisp citrus with plush suede textures and tart fruit. It opens with tangy Chinese grapefruit, brisk juniper berries, and warm saffron spice. The center shifts into a smooth pairing of leather and powdery black violet, creating a velvety feel that softens the aromatic edges. In the dry-down…

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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 Jour 11?

Black Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Rose is rated 3.76/5 from 38 votes; Jour 11 is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes. Choose Black Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Jour 11 for a leather and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose or Jour 11?

Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 77/100, Jour 11 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose or Jour 11?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 68/100, Jour 11 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rose and Jour 11 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Juniper Berries, Leather and Raspberry.

Is Black Rose or Jour 11 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jour 11 is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Rose is the stronger pick. Black Rose suits evening wear; Jour 11 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Rose and Jour 11?

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. Jour 11 has top notes of Chinese Grapefruit, Saffron and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Black Violet and Leather, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver.