Isotta vs Black Rose Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Rose Oud takes 5 of 7 categories.
IsottaChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Rose OudChoose it for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Isotta2/7
Black Rose Oud5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Rose Oud
- Community sentiment
- Black Rose Oud
- Longevity
- Isotta
- Sillage & projection
- Black Rose Oud
- Value for money
- Isotta
- Versatility
- Black Rose Oud
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Rose Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IsottaV CantoBlack Rose OudTrish McEvoyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 30%Had 13%Want 58%
4.01/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%
Category winnerBlack Rose OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
23%Like
12%Ok
14%Dislike
5%Hate
119 votes
40%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
94 votes
Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIsotta
SillageBlack Rose Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIsottaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
leather84%
rose77%
fresh spicy69%
camphor61%
floral100%
oud92%
rose84%
woody77%
fruity69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, rose and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
EucalyptusCitrusesGreen Tea
Heart2 to 4 hours
GeraniumBulgarian RoseJasmine
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherCedarTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla
Top
Raspberry LeafLitchiSaffronOsmanthusBlack Pepper
Heart
Black RoseBulgarian RoseIncenseOrchidGeraniumPapyrusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCumin
Base
Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinMuskMadagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bulgarian Rose, Cedar and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for Isotta, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer38
Fall100
Winter41
Day100
Night67
Spring65
Summer50
Fall85
Winter100
Day76
Night100
Category winnerBlack Rose OudMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,097
PerfumerPaolo Terenzi
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#9,699
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerBlack Rose OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIsotta by V Canto delivers an unusual contrast between sharp herbal freshness and rich base warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citruses, cooling eucalyptus, and herbal green tea, creating an immediate aromatic punch. As the opening settles, the composition reveals a floral heart led by prominent Bulgari…
Reviews →Trish McEvoy Black Rose Oud opens with tart litchi, spicy saffron, and crushed raspberry leaf before settling into a deep floral heart of Bulgarian rose, geranium, and smoky incense. As the initial fruity brightness fades, dark agarwood, patchouli, and warm Madagascar vanilla anchor the dry-down on warm skin. It trans…
Reviews →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, Isotta or Black Rose Oud?
Black Rose Oud takes 5 of 7 categories. Isotta is rated 3.91/5 from 119 votes; Black Rose Oud is rated 4.01/5 from 94 votes. Choose Isotta for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Rose Oud for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Isotta or Black Rose Oud?
They last about the same: Isotta 74/100, Black Rose Oud 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Isotta or Black Rose Oud?
Projection is very close: Black Rose Oud 67/100, Isotta 66/100 for sillage.
Do Isotta and Black Rose Oud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bulgarian Rose, Cedar and Madagascar Vanilla.
Is Isotta or Black Rose Oud better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Rose Oud is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Rose Oud is the stronger pick. Isotta suits daytime wear; Black Rose Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Isotta and Black Rose Oud?
Isotta has top notes of Eucalyptus, Citruses and Green Tea, heart notes of Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla. Black Rose Oud has top notes of Raspberry Leaf, Litchi, Saffron and Osmanthus, heart notes of Black Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Incense and Orchid, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla.
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