Fragrance comparison

Chervona Kalyna in Black vs Piu Tardi

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Chervona Kalyna in Black

Jan Niche Concept

3.9224 votes

Rank #49,192 AromaticHerbal

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21%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Piu Tardi

Paolo Gigli

4.9212 votes

Rank #34,044 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Piu Tardi takes 5 of 5 categories.

Chervona Kalyna in Black
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Piu Tardi
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chervona Kalyna in Black0/5

Piu Tardi5/5

Ratings & consensus: Piu Tardi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Piu Tardi
Sillage & projection: Piu Tardi
Value for money: Piu Tardi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Piu Tardi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chervona Kalyna in BlackJan Niche Concept

Piu TardiPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

4.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 18%Had 29%Want 53%

Category winnerPiu TardiRating 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

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate98

Category winners

LongevityPiu Tardi

SillagePiu Tardi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPiu TardiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

woody60%

floral50%

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

powdery77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody and floral

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

LavenderBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Wildflowers

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCashmeranMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Wildflowers and Musk. Durations are only published for Piu Tardi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,192

PerfumerBohdan Zubchenko

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,044

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPiu TardiHigher 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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Paolo Gigli Piu Tardi delivers a bright, aromatic burst that marries crisp Italian lemon and zesty bergamot with aromatic French lavender. The initial citrus rush quickly softens as sweet meadow wildflowers bloom across the heart, cutting through any sharp cologne bite. Underneath, a plush foundation of warm cashmeran…

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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 Piu Tardi?

Piu Tardi takes 5 of 5 categories. Chervona Kalyna in Black is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Piu Tardi is rated 4.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Chervona Kalyna in Black for a aromatic and herbal character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Piu Tardi for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chervona Kalyna in Black or Piu Tardi?

Piu Tardi lasts longest (Piu Tardi 83/100, Chervona Kalyna in Black 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chervona Kalyna in Black or Piu Tardi?

Projection is very close: Piu Tardi 58/100, Chervona Kalyna in Black 57/100 for sillage.

Do Chervona Kalyna in Black and Piu Tardi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Wildflowers and Musk.

Is Chervona Kalyna in Black or Piu Tardi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chervona Kalyna in Black and Piu Tardi?

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. Piu Tardi has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Wildflowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran, Musk and Amber.