Fragrance comparison

Signature vs Chervona Kalyna in Black

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Signature

Majouri

4.0729 votes

Rank #20,071 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Chervona Kalyna in Black

Jan Niche Concept

3.9224 votes

Rank #53,505 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature takes 3 of 5 categories.

Signature
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Chervona Kalyna in Black
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Signature3/5

Chervona Kalyna in Black2/5

Ratings & consensus: Signature
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chervona Kalyna in Black
Sillage & projection: Chervona Kalyna in Black
Value for money: Signature
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Signature

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SignatureMajouri

Chervona Kalyna in BlackJan Niche Concept

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 61%

3.92/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

Category winnerSignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

54%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityChervona Kalyna in Black

SillageChervona Kalyna in Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value41

Category winnerSignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

herbal90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

woody60%

floral50%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperPink PepperArtemisia

Heart3 to 4 hours

MyrrhIncenseGinger

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaVetiverWhite Musk

Top

ArtemisiaBlack currant leafLavender

Heart

SageThymeViburnumWildflowersJuniperBlack PepperCypress

Base

CedarResinsTobaccoOakmossTolu BalsamMuskIncenseVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Artemisia, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer76

Fall100

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Spring56

Summer100

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex20

Women7

Men67

Unisex27

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,071

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#53,505

PerfumerBohdan Zubchenko

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Signature by Majouri is a woody spicy fragrance built on a backbone of dry smoke, resinous warmth, and vibrant spices. The scent opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper, balanced by the herbal bitterness of artemisia. As it settles, dark myrrh and cool incense take center stage, brightened slightly by…

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Chervona Kalyna in Black opens with a sharp, medicinal burst of artemisia and tart black currant leaf, grounded by a cool wave of lavender. As it warms on the skin, a dense thicket of wild thyme, sage, and cypress emerges, painting a vivid picture of a windswept steppe. The base is heavy and dark, relying on smoky inc…

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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, Signature or Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Signature takes 3 of 5 categories. Signature is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes; Chervona Kalyna in Black is rated 3.92/5 from 24 votes. Choose Signature for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chervona Kalyna in Black for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Signature or Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Chervona Kalyna in Black lasts longest (Chervona Kalyna in Black 71/100, Signature 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Signature or Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Chervona Kalyna in Black projects furthest (Chervona Kalyna in Black 57/100, Signature 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Signature and Chervona Kalyna in Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Artemisia, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Signature or Chervona Kalyna in Black better for summer or winter?

Signature suits evening wear; Chervona Kalyna in Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature and Chervona Kalyna in Black?

Signature has top notes of Black Pepper, Pink Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Myrrh, Incense and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and White Musk. Chervona Kalyna in Black has top notes of Artemisia, Black currant leaf and Lavender, heart notes of Sage, Thyme, Viburnum and Wildflowers, a base of Cedar, Resins, Tobacco and Oakmoss.