Fragrance comparison

Black XS for Her vs Mystic Rose

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 9,466 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black XS for Her

Rabanne · 2007

3.719,306 votes

Rank #1,284 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Mystic Rose

Zara

3.90160 votes

Rank #7,642 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black XS for Her takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black XS for Her
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mystic Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Black XS for Her4/7

Mystic Rose3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black XS for HerRabanne

Mystic RoseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 9,306 votes

Have 32%Had 45%Want 22%

3.90/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerMystic RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

12%Hate

Share of community votes

33%Love

34%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerMystic RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBlack XS for Her

SillageBlack XS for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMystic RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao99%

vanilla93%

fruity90%

sweet77%

woody73%

amber100%

rose86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

fruity44%

floral30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CranberryPink PepperTamarind

Heart

CacaoRoseBlack Violet

Base

VanillaPatchouliMassoia Wood

Top

Cranberry

Heart

Rose

Base

Amberwood

InformationalShared notesCranberry and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer18

Fall78

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Spring64

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack XS for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men5

Unisex23

Women72

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,284

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched2007

Reviews672

Overall rank#7,642

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerBlack XS for HerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black XS for Her by Rabanne is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Black XS for Her was launched in 2007. Black XS for Her was created by Emilie Coppermann and Mark Buxton. Top notes are Cranberry, Pink Pepper and Tamarind; middle notes are Cacao, Rose and Black Violet; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli and Masso…

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Mystic Rose by Zara offers a dark, spiced floral profile that feels mature and grounding. Built around a prominent rose note, it layers tart cranberry over a persistent amberwood base. This fragrance thrives in colder weather, making it a distinct choice for autumn or winter evenings when you want a moody, non-sugary …

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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 XS for Her or Mystic Rose?

Black XS for Her takes 4 of 7 categories. Black XS for Her is rated 3.71/5 from 9,306 votes; Mystic Rose is rated 3.90/5 from 160 votes. Choose Black XS for Her for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mystic Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black XS for Her or Mystic Rose?

Black XS for Her lasts longest (Black XS for Her 70/100, Mystic Rose 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black XS for Her or Mystic Rose?

Black XS for Her projects furthest (Black XS for Her 64/100, Mystic Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black XS for Her and Mystic Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Cranberry and Rose.

Is Black XS for Her or Mystic Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mystic Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Black XS for Her is the stronger pick. Black XS for Her suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black XS for Her and Mystic Rose?

Black XS for Her has top notes of Cranberry, Pink Pepper and Tamarind, heart notes of Cacao, Rose and Black Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Massoia Wood. Mystic Rose has top notes of Cranberry, heart notes of Rose, a base of Amberwood.