Fragrance comparison

Naivasha Rose vs Azabache Chapter 2

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Naivasha Rose

The Whistling Thorn

5.002 votes

Rank #44,333 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Azabache Chapter 2

Pigmentarium

4.4432 votes

Rank #29,995 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azabache Chapter 2 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Naivasha Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Azabache Chapter 2
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Naivasha Rose1/3

Azabache Chapter 22/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azabache Chapter 2
Sillage & projection: Naivasha Rose
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azabache Chapter 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Naivasha RoseThe Whistling Thorn

Azabache Chapter 2Pigmentarium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.44/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

56%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAzabache Chapter 2

SillageNaivasha Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value64

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus88%

floral77%

white floral65%

amber53%

musky42%

rose100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both rose, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

Labdanum

Top

Pink PepperGeraniumBergamot

Heart

RoseVerbenaLily of the ValleyViolet LeafJasmine

Base

IncenseLabdanumCedarMyrrhAmberMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer72

Fall100

Winter67

Day94

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex76

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,333

PerfumerJakki Kerubo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,995

PerfumerArturo Obegero

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAzabache Chapter 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Naivasha Rose by The Whistling Thorn opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with crackling pink pepper. At the center, lush rose combines with ripe jasmine to create a rich floral heart with subtle indolic warmth. Dark balsamic labdanum anchors the dry down, giving the composition an amber and musky base that cli…

Reviews →

Azabache Chapter 2 by Pigmentarium delivers a rich, dark floral experience built around a heavy dose of rose and warm resinous undertones. The scent wears best during cool spring evenings, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, spicy layer of incense and geranium. It suits those who appreciate gothic, bold, and unconventiona…

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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, Naivasha Rose or Azabache Chapter 2?

Azabache Chapter 2 takes 2 of 3 categories. Naivasha Rose is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Azabache Chapter 2 is rated 4.44/5 from 32 votes. Choose Naivasha Rose for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Azabache Chapter 2 for a rose and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Naivasha Rose or Azabache Chapter 2?

Azabache Chapter 2 lasts longest (Azabache Chapter 2 75/100, Naivasha Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Naivasha Rose or Azabache Chapter 2?

Naivasha Rose projects furthest (Naivasha Rose 83/100, Azabache Chapter 2 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Naivasha Rose and Azabache Chapter 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Naivasha Rose or Azabache Chapter 2 better for summer or winter?

Naivasha Rose suits day or night wear; Azabache Chapter 2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Naivasha Rose and Azabache Chapter 2?

Naivasha Rose has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Labdanum. Azabache Chapter 2 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Verbena, Lily of the Valley and Violet Leaf, a base of Incense, Labdanum, Cedar and Myrrh.