Fragrance comparison

Dalika vs Black Keden

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Dalika

Parfums d'Elmar

3.3324 votes

Rank #52,306 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Black Keden

Sevilla Fragrances

3.3813 votes

Rank #51,359 Warm SpicyRum

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Keden takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dalika
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Keden
Choose it for a warm spicy and rum character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dalika1/5

Black Keden4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DalikaParfums d'Elmar

Black KedenSevilla Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

3.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 7%Had 6%Want 87%

Category winnerDalikaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

54%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityBlack Keden

SillageBlack Keden

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value14

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBlack KedenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

sweet80%

nutty70%

cacao60%

rum50%

warm spicy100%

rum88%

woody77%

coffee65%

chocolate53%

caramel42%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and rum

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Nutty NotesPeachCaramelTonka Bean

Heart2-4 hrs

PralineTahitian VanillaAlmondIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Base8-12 hrs

RumDark ChocolateAustralian SandalwoodCacaoJava vetiver oilMusk

Notes

RumDark ChocolateCoffeeSandalwoodCaramelSugar CaneAlmond

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Almond, Rum and Dark Chocolate. Durations are only published for Dalika, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer0

Fall100

Winter86

Day32

Night100

Spring25

Summer13

Fall50

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex30

Women30

Date 40%Party 34%Casual 15%Work 11%

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,306

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlack KedenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dalika by Parfums d'Elmar is a dense, unapologetic gourmand with serious heft. The scent opens with sticky caramel and roasted nutty notes before diving headfirst into dark chocolate, boozy rum, and bitter cacao. A fuzzy thread of peach keeps the opening from turning into pure syrup. Then, earthy patchouli leaf and dr…

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Black Keden by Sevilla Fragrances offers a dark, sticky, and rich gourmand experience. This unisex blend pairs coffee and rum with heavy caramel and dark chocolate. It sits close to the skin as it warms, making it a solid choice for cold winter nights.

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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, Dalika or Black Keden?

Black Keden takes 4 of 5 categories. Dalika is rated 3.33/5 from 24 votes; Black Keden is rated 3.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Dalika for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Keden for a warm spicy and rum character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dalika or Black Keden?

Black Keden lasts longest (Black Keden 87/100, Dalika 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dalika or Black Keden?

Black Keden projects furthest (Black Keden 90/100, Dalika 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dalika and Black Keden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and rum accords. Common notes include Caramel, Almond, Rum and Dark Chocolate.

Is Dalika or Black Keden better for summer or winter?

Dalika suits evening wear; Black Keden suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dalika and Black Keden?

Dalika has top notes of Nutty Notes, Peach, Caramel and Tonka Bean, heart notes of Praline, Tahitian Vanilla, Almond and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Rum, Dark Chocolate, Australian Sandalwood and Cacao. Black Keden features Rum, Dark Chocolate, Coffee, Sandalwood and Caramel.