Fragrance comparison

Cherniy Pavlin vs Proverbs 31

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cherniy Pavlin

Art Deco Perfumes

4.0016 votes

Rank #38,153 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Proverbs 31

Hosanna Aroma

3.506 votes

Rank #61,361 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherniy Pavlin takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cherniy Pavlin
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Proverbs 31
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cherniy Pavlin2/4

Proverbs 311/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Proverbs 31
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Cherniy Pavlin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cherniy Pavlin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cherniy PavlinArt Deco Perfumes

Proverbs 31Hosanna Aroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityProverbs 31

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCherniy PavlinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

herbal65%

sweet53%

amber42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black Pepper

Heart

MyrtleRoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

MyrrhIncenseSandalwoodTolu BalsamLabdanumelemiPatchouliAtlas Cedar

Top20-30 mins

Litsea CubebaMyrtlePink Grapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Hyssopelemi

Base6-8 hrs

MyrrhPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesMyrtle, Myrrh and elemi. Durations are only published for Proverbs 31, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,153

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,361

PerfumerKris Wrede

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCherniy PavlinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherniy Pavlin reads as a dark amber incense with a peppery opening and a floral heart that softens the smoke. Rose, iris, jasmine and ylang-ylang add texture rather than sweetness, while myrrh, labdanum, balsams and woods give it a resinous, slightly powdery dry-down. It suits wearers who enjoy warm, spicy orientals …

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Hosanna Aroma Proverbs 31 greets the nose with a burst of crisp pink grapefruit and sparkling litsea cubeba. It feels like cracking open fresh citrus rinds under morning sunlight. Then the green notes arrive. Herbal myrtle and wild hyssop cut through the initial sweetness with a dry, therapeutic bite that feels deeply…

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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, Cherniy Pavlin or Proverbs 31?

Cherniy Pavlin takes 2 of 4 categories. Cherniy Pavlin is rated 4.00/5 from 16 votes; Proverbs 31 is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Cherniy Pavlin for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Proverbs 31 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cherniy Pavlin or Proverbs 31?

They last about the same: Proverbs 31 80/100, Cherniy Pavlin 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cherniy Pavlin or Proverbs 31?

Projection is very close: Cherniy Pavlin 75/100, Proverbs 31 75/100 for sillage.

Do Cherniy Pavlin and Proverbs 31 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Myrtle, Myrrh and elemi.

Is Cherniy Pavlin or Proverbs 31 better for summer or winter?

Cherniy Pavlin suits day or night wear; Proverbs 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherniy Pavlin and Proverbs 31?

Cherniy Pavlin has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Myrtle, Rose, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Myrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam. Proverbs 31 has top notes of Litsea Cubeba, Myrtle and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Hyssop and elemi, a base of Myrrh and Peru Balsam.