Black Rose vs Twelfth Night
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black RoseChoose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Twelfth NightChoose it for a woody and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Rose2/4
Twelfth Night2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Twelfth Night
- Sillage & projection
- Twelfth Night
- 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 RoseSawalefTwelfth NightShakespeare PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.76/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 20%Had 5%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
31%Like
19%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
32 votes
50%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
17%Dislike
17%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTwelfth Night
SillageTwelfth Night
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%
woody100%
violet92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match36%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
Top
Chinese GrapefruitSaffronJuniper Berries
Heart
Black VioletLeather
Base
VetiverCashmeranRaspberry
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Juniper Berries, Leather and Raspberry. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring38
Summer23
Fall85
Winter100
Day45
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,386
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#49,461
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerBlack RoseHigher 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 →Twelfth Night by Shakespeare Perfumes delivers an unexpected combination of sharp Chinese grapefruit, dark leather, and sweet raspberry. This unisex scent shifts from citrus brightness to a warm woody base, making it a compelling choice for cool fall evenings and intimate gatherings.
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 Twelfth Night?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Rose is rated 3.76/5 from 38 votes; Twelfth Night is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Black Rose for a rose and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Twelfth Night for a woody and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Rose or Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night lasts longest (Twelfth Night 96/100, Black Rose 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Rose or Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night projects furthest (Twelfth Night 90/100, Black Rose 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Rose and Twelfth Night smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Juniper Berries, Leather and Raspberry.
Is Black Rose or Twelfth Night better for summer or winter?
Black Rose suits evening wear; Twelfth Night suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Rose and Twelfth Night?
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. Twelfth Night has top notes of Chinese Grapefruit, Saffron and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Black Violet and Leather, a base of Vetiver, Cashmeran and Raspberry.
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