Black Rose Oud vs Épine de Rose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Rose Oud takes 5 of 5 categories.
Black Rose OudChoose it for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Épine de RoseChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Rose Oud5/5
Épine de Rose0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Rose Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Rose Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Black Rose Oud
- Value for money
- Black Rose Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 McEvoyÉpine de RoseMizensirWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%
3.35/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%
Category winnerBlack Rose OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
94 votes
25%Love
25%Like
15%Ok
30%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Rose Oud
SillageBlack Rose Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack Rose OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
oud92%
rose84%
woody77%
fruity69%
fresh spicy61%
rose100%
citrus91%
soft spicy83%
warm spicy74%
woody65%
floral56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose, floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Raspberry LeafLitchiSaffronOsmanthusBlack Pepper
Heart
Black RoseBulgarian RoseIncenseOrchidGeraniumPapyrusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCumin
Base
Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinMuskMadagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedar
Top
Mandarin OrangeGingerAgarwood (Oud)
Heart
Bulgarian RosePink PepperBlack Pepper
Base
CedarIncense
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Incense and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer50
Fall85
Winter100
Day76
Night100
Spring100
Summer80
Fall70
Winter20
Day100
Night75
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#9,708
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Overall rank#50,170
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerBlack Rose OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTrish 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…
Reviews →Épine de Rose by Mizensir delivers a crisp, spicy twist on fresh garden roses. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, sharp fresh ginger, and a faint hint of dry agarwood. As it settles on skin, dewy Bulgarian rose petals mix with the prickle of pink pepper and cracked black pepper. The base grounds the floral freshness…
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 Oud or Épine de Rose?
Black Rose Oud takes 5 of 5 categories. Black Rose Oud is rated 4.01/5 from 94 votes; Épine de Rose is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes. Choose Black Rose Oud for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Épine de Rose for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Rose Oud or Épine de Rose?
Black Rose Oud lasts longest (Black Rose Oud 72/100, Épine de Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Rose Oud or Épine de Rose?
Black Rose Oud projects furthest (Black Rose Oud 67/100, Épine de Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Rose Oud and Épine de Rose smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bulgarian Rose, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Black Rose Oud or Épine de Rose better for summer or winter?
Black Rose Oud suits evening wear; Épine de Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Rose Oud and Épine de Rose?
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. Épine de Rose has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar and Incense.
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