Fragrance comparison

Chervona Kalyna in Black vs Signature

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

Chervona Kalyna in Black

Jan Niche Concept

3.9224 votes

Rank #53,505 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Signature

Majouri

4.0729 votes

Rank #20,071 AmberFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Chervona Kalyna in Black2/5

Signature3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chervona Kalyna in BlackJan Niche Concept

SignatureMajouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

4.07/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 61%

Category winnerSignatureRating 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

38%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityChervona Kalyna in Black

SillageChervona Kalyna in Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

woody60%

floral50%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperPink PepperArtemisia

Heart3 to 4 hours

MyrrhIncenseGinger

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaVetiverWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Black Pepper, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer100

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Spring82

Summer76

Fall100

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

Men73

Unisex20

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,505

PerfumerBohdan Zubchenko

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,071

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerSignatureHigher 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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Signature by Majouri is a woody spicy fragrance built on a backbone of dry smoke, resinous warmth, and vibrant spices. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper, balanced by the herbal bitterness of artemisia. As it settles, dark myrrh and cool incense take center stage, brightened slightly by…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chervona Kalyna in Black or Signature?

Signature takes 3 of 5 categories. Chervona Kalyna in Black is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes; Signature is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes. Choose Chervona Kalyna in Black for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Signature for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chervona Kalyna in Black or Signature?

Chervona Kalyna in Black lasts longest (Chervona Kalyna in Black 71/100, Signature 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chervona Kalyna in Black or Signature?

Chervona Kalyna in Black projects furthest (Chervona Kalyna in Black 57/100, Signature 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chervona Kalyna in Black and Signature smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Black Pepper, Incense and Vetiver.

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

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

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

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. Signature has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Myrrh, Incense and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and White Musk.