Fragrance comparison

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) vs Sublime

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

SYF

3.229 votes

Rank #64,412 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Sublime

Chaugan

3.6131 votes

Rank #49,682 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 4 of 4 categories.

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Sublime
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)0/4

Sublime4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)SYF

SublimeChaugan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.61/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 56%

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

16%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

metallic84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fruity77%

leather69%

rose61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber and warm 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseBlack PepperGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

RaspberryIncense

Base5 to 8 hours

SandalwoodLeatherWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Incense, Leather and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Sublime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men13

Unisex38

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,412

PerfumerMichael Bootz

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSublimeHigher 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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Sublime by Chaugan presents a spicy, sweet floral composition rooted in dark woods and resins. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp rose, cracked black pepper, and warm ginger, giving an energetic and spicy introduction. As the opening settles, a sweeter heart emerges, pairing ripe raspberry and lush rose petals …

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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 Sublime?

Sublime takes 4 of 4 categories. RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes; Sublime is rated 3.61/5 from 31 votes. Choose RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Sublime for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

They last about the same: Sublime 72/100, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 75/100, RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) and Sublime smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Incense, Leather and Raspberry.

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

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

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

RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) features Metallic notes, Musk, Myrrh, Earthy Notes and Black Rose. Sublime has top notes of Rose, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Raspberry and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Woodsy Notes and Amber.