Fragrance comparison

Black Rouge vs Niina Secrets

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Rouge

Aurora Scents

3.7638 votes

Rank #25,911 CitrusSweet

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Niina Secrets

Eudora

3.85123 votes

Rank #17,517 WoodyNutty

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rouge takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Rouge
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Niina Secrets
Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Rouge4/7

Niina Secrets3/7

Ratings & consensus: Niina Secrets
Community sentiment: Niina Secrets
Longevity: Black Rouge
Sillage & projection: Black Rouge
Value for money: Black Rouge
Versatility: Black Rouge
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Niina Secrets

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black RougeAurora Scents

Niina SecretsEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

3.85/ 5 · 123 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 27%

Category winnerNiina SecretsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

38 votes

30%Love

42%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerNiina SecretsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rouge

SillageBlack Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBlack RougeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

almond61%

woody100%

nutty92%

sweet84%

cherry77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePearPistachio

Heart

AlmondOrange BlossomMagnolia

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliAlmond MilkCashmeran

Top15-30 mins

CherryCassisPearPistachioMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine SambacMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyVioletLavender

Base4-6 hrs

HazelnutCoconutSandalwoodMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Pistachio and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Niina Secrets, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer23

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter74

Day100

Night50

Category winnerBlack RougeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex21

Women75

Men0

Unisex1

Women99

Casual 39%Date 27%Work 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,911

PerfumerLorenzo De Mosici, M.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,517

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerNiina SecretsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Rouge by Aurora Scents delivers a sweet and nutty opening, blending mandarin orange with a distinct pistachio note. The heart leans into almond and orange blossom for a feminine touch, while the dry-down settles into a warm, woody base of tonka bean, almond milk, and cashmeran. It works well for autumn days when…

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Niina Secrets by Eudora delivers an instant splash of candied cherry, crisp pear, and sparkling mandarin right out of the nozzle. The initial alcohol clears fast. Once those solvents settle, a gentle floral heart of jasmine sambac and soft violet tempers the sugary fruit syrup. You will notice a warm base of roasted h…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Rouge or Niina Secrets?

Black Rouge takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Rouge is rated 3.76/5 from 38 votes; Niina Secrets is rated 3.85/5 from 123 votes. Choose Black Rouge for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Niina Secrets for a woody and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Rouge or Niina Secrets?

Black Rouge lasts longest (Black Rouge 74/100, Niina Secrets 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Rouge or Niina Secrets?

Black Rouge projects furthest (Black Rouge 69/100, Niina Secrets 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Rouge and Niina Secrets smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Pistachio and Magnolia.

Is Black Rouge or Niina Secrets better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Rouge is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Rouge is the stronger pick. Black Rouge suits day or night wear; Niina Secrets suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Rouge and Niina Secrets?

Black Rouge has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Pistachio, heart notes of Almond, Orange Blossom and Magnolia, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Almond Milk and Cashmeran. Niina Secrets has top notes of Cherry, Cassis, Pear and Pistachio, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Hazelnut, Coconut, Sandalwood and Musk.