Fragrance comparison

Chervona Kalyna in Black vs Issara

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 987 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chervona Kalyna in Black

Jan Niche Concept

3.9224 votes

Rank #50,357 AromaticHerbal

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Issara

Parfums Dusita

4.21963 votes

Rank #3,748 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chervona Kalyna in Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Chervona Kalyna in Black
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Issara
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chervona Kalyna in Black3/5

Issara2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chervona Kalyna in BlackJan Niche Concept

IssaraParfums Dusita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

4.21/ 5 · 963 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerIssaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

49%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

963 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityChervona Kalyna in Black

SillageChervona Kalyna in Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value27

Category winnerChervona Kalyna in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

woody60%

floral50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

tobacco77%

herbal69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaBlack currant leafLavender

Heart

SageThymeViburnumWildflowersJuniperBlack PepperCypress

Base

CedarResinsTobaccoOakmossTolu BalsamMuskIncenseVetiver

Top15-30 mins

SagePine needles

Heart2-4 hrs

CoumarinTobaccoBourbon Vetiver

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesOakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesSage, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Musk. Durations are only published for Issara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

Men26

Unisex61

Women13

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 22%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,357

PerfumerBohdan Zubchenko

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,748

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews124

Category winnerIssaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Parfums Dusita Issara strips away the sharp edges of the traditional barbershop scent to reveal something rustic and peaceful. The opening releases a vivid breath of fresh pine needles and crushed garden sage, smelling like cool morning air in a quiet mountain evergreen grove. Within minutes, the initial crispness mel…

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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, Chervona Kalyna in Black or Issara?

Chervona Kalyna in Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Chervona Kalyna in Black is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Issara is rated 4.21/5 from 963 votes. Choose Chervona Kalyna in Black for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Issara for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chervona Kalyna in Black or Issara?

Chervona Kalyna in Black lasts longest (Chervona Kalyna in Black 71/100, Issara 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chervona Kalyna in Black or Issara?

Chervona Kalyna in Black projects furthest (Chervona Kalyna in Black 57/100, Issara 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chervona Kalyna in Black and Issara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and herbal accords. Common notes include Sage, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Musk.

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

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

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

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. Issara has top notes of Sage and Pine needles, heart notes of Coumarin, Tobacco and Bourbon Vetiver, a base of Woody Notes, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.