Fragrance comparison

Light Sense vs Chervona Kalyna in Black

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Light Sense

Maori Collection

4.254 votes

Rank #60,501 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Chervona Kalyna in Black

Jan Niche Concept

3.9224 votes

Rank #51,945 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chervona Kalyna in Black takes 1 of 1 categories.

Light Sense
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Chervona Kalyna in Black
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Light Sense0/1

Chervona Kalyna in Black1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Light SenseMaori Collection

Chervona Kalyna in BlackJan Niche Concept

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

54%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value41

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

herbal90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

woody60%

floral50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NarcissusGuatemalan CardamomMastic or Lentisque

Heart2 to 3 hours

Water LilyBlack PepperOakmoss

Base4 to 6 hours

Cashmere WoodCypressAmberMate

Top

ArtemisiaBlack currant leafLavender

Heart

SageThymeViburnumWildflowersJuniperBlack PepperCypress

Base

CedarResinsTobaccoOakmossTolu BalsamMuskIncenseVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Oakmoss and Cypress. Durations are only published for Light Sense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring56

Summer100

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,501

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,945

PerfumerBohdan Zubchenko

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChervona Kalyna in BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Light Sense by Maori Collection is a fresh floral and woody composition created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi. It opens with an herbal, aromatic brightness from Guatemalan cardamom, resinous mastic, and crisp narcissus. As the fragrance settles, a dewy water lily note emerges alongside the earthy bite of oakmoss and Keral…

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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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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, Light Sense or Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Chervona Kalyna in Black takes 1 of 1 categories. Light Sense is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Chervona Kalyna in Black is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Light Sense for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Chervona Kalyna in Black for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Do Light Sense and Chervona Kalyna in Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Oakmoss and Cypress.

Is Light Sense or Chervona Kalyna in Black better for summer or winter?

Light Sense suits day or night wear; Chervona Kalyna in Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Light Sense and Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Light Sense has top notes of Narcissus, Guatemalan Cardamom and Mastic or Lentisque, heart notes of Water Lily, Black Pepper and Oakmoss, a base of Cashmere Wood, Cypress, Amber and Mate. 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.