Fragrance comparison

Carmine vs Chervona Kalyna in Black

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Carmine

House of Matriarch

3.9030 votes

Rank #40,071 FloralSweet

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Chervona Kalyna in Black

Jan Niche Concept

3.9224 votes

Rank #48,522 AromaticHerbal

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carmine takes 3 of 5 categories.

Carmine
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chervona Kalyna in Black
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Carmine3/5

Chervona Kalyna in Black2/5

Ratings & consensus: Chervona Kalyna in Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carmine
Sillage & projection: Carmine
Value for money: Chervona Kalyna in Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Carmine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CarmineHouse of Matriarch

Chervona Kalyna in BlackJan Niche Concept

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 9%Had 4%Want 87%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerChervona Kalyna in BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

30 votes

54%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCarmine

SillageCarmine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value41

Category winnerChervona Kalyna in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

herbal90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

woody60%

floral50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MarigoldPandanusWoody Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

ChampacaArtemisiaBlack Pepper

Base8-10+ hrs

Masala ChaiPebblesSandalwoodTobaccoAmberTonka BeanOakmossVetiver

Top

ArtemisiaBlack currant leafLavender

Heart

SageThymeViburnumWildflowersJuniperBlack PepperCypress

Base

CedarResinsTobaccoOakmossTolu BalsamMuskIncenseVetiver

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Black Pepper, Tobacco and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Carmine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring13

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day54

Night100

Spring56

Summer100

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 39%Casual 29%Party 19%Work 13%

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,071

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,522

PerfumerBohdan Zubchenko

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCarmineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carmine by House of Matriarch opens with a bold flare of bitter marigold and pungent green kewra, cutting through the air before settling into something remarkably deep. Within minutes, the golden floral sweetness of champaca takes hold, spiced by crushed black pepper and a savory swirl of hot masala chai. The base re…

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Chervona Kalyna in Black opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of artemisia and tart black currant leaf, grounded by a cool wave of lavender. As it warms on the skin, a dense thicket of wild thyme, sage, and cypress emerges, painting a vivid picture of a windswept steppe. The base is heavy and dark, relying on smoky inc…

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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, Carmine or Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Carmine takes 3 of 5 categories. Carmine is rated 3.90/5 from 30 votes; Chervona Kalyna in Black is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Carmine for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chervona Kalyna in Black for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carmine or Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Carmine lasts longest (Carmine 74/100, Chervona Kalyna in Black 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carmine or Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Carmine projects furthest (Carmine 60/100, Chervona Kalyna in Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carmine and Chervona Kalyna in Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Black Pepper, Tobacco and Oakmoss.

Is Carmine or Chervona Kalyna in Black better for summer or winter?

Carmine suits evening wear; Chervona Kalyna in Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carmine and Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Carmine has top notes of Marigold, Pandanus and Woody Notes, heart notes of Champaca, Artemisia and Black Pepper, a base of Masala Chai, Pebbles, Sandalwood and Tobacco. Chervona Kalyna in Black has top notes of Artemisia, Black currant leaf and Lavender, heart notes of Sage, Thyme, Viburnum and Wildflowers, a base of Cedar, Resins, Tobacco and Oakmoss.