Fragrance comparison

Black Rose Oud vs Isotta

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 213 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black Rose Oud

Trish McEvoy

4.0194 votes

Rank #9,703 FloralOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Isotta

V Canto

3.91119 votes

Rank #16,097 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Rose Oud
Choose it for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Isotta
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Rose Oud5/7

Isotta2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Rose OudTrish McEvoy

IsottaV Canto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%

3.91/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 58%

Category winnerBlack Rose OudRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

46%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityIsotta

SillageBlack Rose Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value68

Category winnerIsottaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

oud92%

rose84%

woody77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

camphor61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, rose and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Raspberry LeafLitchiSaffronOsmanthusBlack Pepper

Heart

Black RoseBulgarian RoseIncenseOrchidGeraniumPapyrusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCumin

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinMuskMadagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Top30 to 45 minutes

EucalyptusCitrusesGreen Tea

Heart2 to 4 hours

GeraniumBulgarian RoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherCedarTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Geranium, Madagascar Vanilla and Cedar. Durations are only published for Isotta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer50

Fall85

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night67

Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex18

Women64

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#16,097

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerBlack Rose OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Trish McEvoy Black Rose Oud opens with tart litchi, spicy saffron, and crushed raspberry leaf before settling into a deep floral heart of Bulgarian rose, geranium, and smoky incense. As the initial fruity brightness fades, dark agarwood, patchouli, and warm Madagascar vanilla anchor the dry-down on warm skin. It trans…

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Isotta by V Canto delivers an unusual contrast between sharp herbal freshness and rich base warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citruses, cooling eucalyptus, and herbal green tea, creating an immediate aromatic punch. As the opening settles, the composition reveals a floral heart led by prominent Bulgari…

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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 Oud or Isotta?

Black Rose Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Rose Oud is rated 4.01/5 from 94 votes; Isotta is rated 3.91/5 from 119 votes. Choose Black Rose Oud for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Isotta for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rose Oud or Isotta?

They last about the same: Isotta 74/100, Black Rose Oud 72/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Rose Oud or Isotta?

Projection is very close: Black Rose Oud 67/100, Isotta 66/100 for sillage.

Do Black Rose Oud and Isotta smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Madagascar Vanilla and Cedar.

Is Black Rose Oud or Isotta better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Rose Oud and Isotta?

Black Rose Oud has top notes of Raspberry Leaf, Litchi, Saffron and Osmanthus, heart notes of Black Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Incense and Orchid, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla. Isotta has top notes of Eucalyptus, Citruses and Green Tea, heart notes of Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla.