Black Rose vs Maestrale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maestrale takes 6 of 7 categories.
Black RoseChoose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
MaestraleChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Rose1/7
Maestrale6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Maestrale
- Community sentiment
- Maestrale
- Longevity
- Maestrale
- Sillage & projection
- Maestrale
- Value for money
- Black Rose
- Versatility
- Maestrale
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maestrale
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black RoseSawalefMaestraleProfumi di PantelleriaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%
4.14/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%
Category winnerMaestraleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
31%Like
19%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
39%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerMaestraleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaestrale
SillageMaestrale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack RoseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
leather77%
sweet69%
woody61%
woody77%
aromatic61%
citrus38%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronJuniper BerriesGrapefruit
Heart
RoseVioletLeather
Base
RaspberryVetiverCashmere Musk
Top30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitJuniper BerriesSaffron
Heart3 to 5 hours
CardamomRumCorianderCarnationIris
Base5 to 8 hours
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Juniper Berries, Grapefruit and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer23
Fall85
Winter100
Day45
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall79
Winter29
Day100
Night53
Category winnerMaestraleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#26,389
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#17,365
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched2018
Reviews6
Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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 …
Reviews →Maestrale by Profumi di Pantelleria opens with a brisk burst of tart grapefruit, herbal juniper berries, and dry saffron. As the crisp top fades, the fragrance moves into an aromatic and spicy core led by cardamom, warm rum, and green coriander, cushioned by soft iris and spicy carnation. The base settles into earthy …
Reviews →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 Maestrale?
Maestrale takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Rose is rated 3.76/5 from 38 votes; Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes. Choose Black Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Maestrale for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Rose or Maestrale?
They last about the same: Maestrale 78/100, Black Rose 77/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Rose or Maestrale?
Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 72/100, Black Rose 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Rose and Maestrale smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Juniper Berries, Grapefruit and Raspberry.
Is Black Rose or Maestrale better for summer or winter?
For summer, Maestrale is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Rose is the stronger pick. Black Rose suits evening wear; Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Rose and Maestrale?
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. Maestrale has top notes of Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Saffron, heart notes of Cardamom, Rum, Coriander and Carnation, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver.
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