Fragrance comparison

Épine de Rose vs Black Rose Oud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

Épine de Rose

Mizensir

3.3520 votes

Rank #50,170 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Black Rose Oud

Trish McEvoy

4.0194 votes

Rank #9,708 FloralOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Rose Oud takes 5 of 5 categories.

Épine de Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Rose Oud
Choose it for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Épine de Rose0/5

Black Rose Oud5/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Rose Oud
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Rose Oud
Sillage & projection: Black Rose Oud
Value for money: Black Rose Oud
Versatility: Not scored
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

Épine de RoseMizensir

Black Rose OudTrish McEvoy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

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 hate

25%Love

25%Like

15%Ok

30%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose Oud

SillageBlack Rose Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value32

Category winnerBlack Rose OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus91%

soft spicy83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

floral56%

floral100%

oud92%

rose84%

woody77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGingerAgarwood (Oud)

Heart

Bulgarian RosePink PepperBlack Pepper

Base

CedarIncense

Top

Raspberry LeafLitchiSaffronOsmanthusBlack Pepper

Heart

Black RoseBulgarian RoseIncenseOrchidGeraniumPapyrusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCumin

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinMuskMadagascar VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Bulgarian Rose, Black Pepper and Cedar. 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

Summer80

Fall70

Winter20

Day100

Night75

Spring65

Summer50

Fall85

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex31

Women31

Men18

Unisex18

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,170

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#9,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerBlack Rose OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Épine de Rose by Mizensir delivers a crisp, spicy twist on fresh garden roses. It opens with juicy mandarin orange, sharp fresh ginger, and a faint hint of dry agarwood. As it settles on skin, dewy Bulgarian rose petals mix with the prickle of pink pepper and cracked black pepper. The base grounds the floral freshness…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Épine de Rose or Black Rose Oud?

Black Rose Oud takes 5 of 5 categories. Épine de Rose is rated 3.35/5 from 20 votes; Black Rose Oud is rated 4.01/5 from 94 votes. Choose Épine de Rose for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Rose Oud for a floral and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Épine de Rose or Black Rose Oud?

Black Rose Oud lasts longest (Black Rose Oud 72/100, Épine de Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Épine de Rose or Black Rose Oud?

Black Rose Oud projects furthest (Black Rose Oud 67/100, Épine de Rose 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Épine de Rose and Black Rose Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Bulgarian Rose, Black Pepper and Cedar.

Is Épine de Rose or Black Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

Épine de Rose suits daytime wear; Black Rose Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Épine de Rose and Black Rose Oud?

Épine de Rose has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Agarwood (Oud), heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar and Incense. 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.