Fragrance comparison

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) vs Rose Agathe

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 136 ratings analysed

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

SYF

3.229 votes

Rank #62,308 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Rose Agathe

Panouge

3.57127 votes

Rank #14,319 RoseFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Agathe takes 3 of 4 categories.

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Rose Agathe
Choose it for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)1/4

Rose Agathe3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)SYF

Rose AgathePanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.57/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

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

35%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

26%Dislike

6%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRose Agathe

SillageRUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value60

Category winnerRose AgatheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

metallic84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

rose100%

fresh spicy92%

mineral84%

aromatic77%

metallic69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, metallic and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

Metallic notesBlack PepperElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseGeraniumGreen AccordIncense

Base6-8+ hrs

Mineral notesLabdanumEbony WoodLeather

InformationalShared notesMetallic notes, Black Pepper, Incense and Leather. Durations are only published for Rose Agathe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night42

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men15

Unisex53

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,308

PerfumerMichael Bootz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,319

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerRose AgatheHigher 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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Rose Agathe by Panouge strips away traditional sweet powdery florals in favor of an edgy, industrial aesthetic. The first spray releases a sharp flash of cold metallic notes and biting black pepper, softened slightly by resinous elemi. Give it ten minutes. A tart crimson rose and pungent green geranium push through th…

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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, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Rose Agathe?

Rose Agathe takes 3 of 4 categories. RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes; Rose Agathe is rated 3.57/5 from 127 votes. Choose RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) for a amber and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rose Agathe for a rose and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Rose Agathe?

Rose Agathe lasts longest (Rose Agathe 73/100, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Rose Agathe?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) projects furthest (RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 69/100, Rose Agathe 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) and Rose Agathe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, metallic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Metallic notes, Black Pepper, Incense and Leather.

Is RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) or Rose Agathe better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) and Rose Agathe?

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) features Metallic notes, Musk, Myrrh, Earthy Notes and Black Rose. Rose Agathe has top notes of Metallic notes, Black Pepper and Elemi resin, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Green Accord and Incense, a base of Mineral notes, Labdanum, Ebony Wood and Leather.