Fragrance comparison

Mystic Rose vs Black XS for Her

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 9,466 ratings analysed

Mystic Rose

Zara

3.90160 votes

Rank #7,636 AmberRose

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32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Black XS for Her

Rabanne · 2007

3.719,306 votes

Rank #1,284 Warm SpicyCacao

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black XS for Her takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mystic Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Black XS for Her
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mystic Rose3/7

Black XS for Her4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mystic RoseZara

Black XS for HerRabanne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 9,306 votes

Have 32%Had 45%Want 22%

Category winnerMystic RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

34%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

145 votes

39%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

12%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerMystic RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBlack XS for Her

SillageBlack XS for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMystic RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

rose86%

woody72%

warm spicy58%

fruity44%

floral30%

warm spicy100%

cacao99%

vanilla93%

fruity90%

sweet77%

woody73%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cranberry

Heart

Rose

Base

Amberwood

Top

CranberryPink PepperTamarind

Heart

CacaoRoseBlack Violet

Base

VanillaPatchouliMassoia Wood

InformationalShared notesCranberry and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring28

Summer18

Fall78

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerBlack XS for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex23

Women72

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#1,284

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched2007

Reviews672

Category winnerBlack XS for HerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mystic Rose by Zara offers a dark, spiced floral profile that feels mature and grounding. Built around a prominent rose note, it layers tart cranberry over a persistent amberwood base. This fragrance thrives in colder weather, making it a distinct choice for autumn or winter evenings when you want a moody, non-sugary …

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Black XS for Her by Rabanne is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Black XS for Her was launched in 2007. Black XS for Her was created by Emilie Coppermann and Mark Buxton. Top notes are Cranberry, Pink Pepper and Tamarind; middle notes are Cacao, Rose and Black Violet; base notes are Vanilla, Patchouli and Masso…

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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, Mystic Rose or Black XS for Her?

Black XS for Her takes 4 of 7 categories. Mystic Rose is rated 3.90/5 from 160 votes; Black XS for Her is rated 3.71/5 from 9,306 votes. Choose Mystic Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Black XS for Her for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mystic Rose or Black XS for Her?

Black XS for Her lasts longest (Black XS for Her 70/100, Mystic Rose 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mystic Rose or Black XS for Her?

Black XS for Her projects furthest (Black XS for Her 64/100, Mystic Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mystic Rose and Black XS for Her smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Cranberry and Rose.

Is Mystic Rose or Black XS for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mystic Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Mystic Rose is the stronger pick. Black XS for Her suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mystic Rose and Black XS for Her?

Mystic Rose has top notes of Cranberry, heart notes of Rose, a base of Amberwood. Black XS for Her has top notes of Cranberry, Pink Pepper and Tamarind, heart notes of Cacao, Rose and Black Violet, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Massoia Wood.