Fragrance comparison

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) vs Bitter Glass

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

SYF

3.229 votes

Rank #62,308 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Bitter Glass

Anna Zworykina Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #73,943 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) takes 2 of 2 categories.

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Bitter Glass
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)2/2

Bitter Glass0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)SYF

Bitter GlassAnna Zworykina Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageRUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

metallic84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

amber65%

bitter53%

earthy42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber, fresh spicy and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Metallic notesMuskMyrrhEarthy NotesBlack RoseArtemisiaBlack PepperWoody NotesIncenseOzonic notesLeatherRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AbsintheNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)TobaccoBasilArtemisiaCinnamonHyraxNutmegLabdanumRosemaryTarragonBlack Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesArtemisia and Black Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,308

PerfumerMichael Bootz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#73,943

PerfumerAnna Zworykina

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

RUZHA CHORNA by SYF opens with a striking metallic bite paired with dark, earthy black rose. As it settles, notes of myrrh and incense provide a resinous depth, grounding the composition. This unisex scent suits those who prefer bold, challenging profiles for cooler evenings. It is a dense, moody fragrance that sits c…

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Bitter Glass opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of absinthe and bitter artemisia, immediately establishing a cold and dark herbal mood. As the liquid warms on your skin, the initial herbal bite softens into a complex, earthy core where dry cedarmoss meets the sweet warmth of labdanum. What sets this natural perfume a…

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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 projects more, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Bitter Glass?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) projects furthest (RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 69/100, Bitter Glass 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) and Bitter Glass smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Artemisia and Black Pepper.

Is RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Bitter Glass better for summer or winter?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) and Bitter Glass?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) features Metallic notes, Musk, Myrrh, Earthy Notes and Black Rose. Bitter Glass features Absinthe, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Tobacco, Basil and Artemisia.