Fragrance comparison

Mon Rouge vs Black Rose

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 843 ratings analysed

Mon Rouge

Yves Rocher

3.52767 votes

Rank #11,291 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Black Rose

Mahogany

3.7376 votes

Rank #23,429 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mon Rouge
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Black Rose
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mon Rouge1/7

Black Rose6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mon RougeYves Rocher

Black RoseMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.52/ 5 · 767 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%

Category winnerBlack RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

45%Like

20%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

767 votes

40%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerBlack RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose

SillageBlack Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value71

Category winnerBlack RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli92%

woody84%

earthy77%

iris69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

fruity92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumBlack Currant

Heart

IrisNeroli Essence

Base

Patchouli

Top

PlumViolet LeafBlack CurrantApricotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCarnationJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberWoody NotesTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesPlum, Black Currant and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day31

Night100

Category winnerBlack RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex6

Women94

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,291

PerfumerCaroline Dumur

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#23,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMon RougeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mon Rouge by Yves Rocher is a rich fruity chypre centered on ripe dark fruits, powdery iris, and an earthy patchouli base. The opening greets you with a tart burst of black currant and juicy plum, giving the impression of dark fruit jam without excessive syrupy sweetness. As it settles, a clean touch of neroli essence…

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Black Rose opens with a dark splash of plum and sharp violet leaf. The floral core of rose and carnation soon shifts onto a warm foundation of vanilla and sandalwood. It suits women looking for an easy, casual fragrance with a distinct, sweet presence.

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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, Mon Rouge or Black Rose?

Black Rose takes 6 of 7 categories. Mon Rouge is rated 3.52/5 from 767 votes; Black Rose is rated 3.73/5 from 76 votes. Choose Mon Rouge for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Black Rose for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mon Rouge or Black Rose?

Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 74/100, Mon Rouge 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mon Rouge or Black Rose?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 66/100, Mon Rouge 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mon Rouge and Black Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Plum, Black Currant and Iris.

Is Mon Rouge or Black Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Mon Rouge is the stronger pick. Black Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mon Rouge and Black Rose?

Mon Rouge has top notes of Plum and Black Currant, heart notes of Iris and Neroli Essence, a base of Patchouli. Black Rose has top notes of Plum, Violet Leaf, Black Currant and Apricot, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Woody Notes.