Fragrance comparison

Street in Cairo vs Black Flower

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

Street in Cairo

Crystal Water · 2024

4.502 votes

Rank #48,687 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Black Flower

In The Box

3.8174 votes

Rank #11,541 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Flower takes 3 of 4 categories.

Street in Cairo
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Flower
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Street in Cairo1/4

Black Flower3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Street in CairoCrystal Water

Black FlowerIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

3.81/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

41%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlack Flower

SillageBlack Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value78

Category winnerStreet in CairoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla86%

fresh spicy72%

powdery58%

aromatic44%

sweet30%

yellow floral100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotVanilla

Heart

PatchouliCoconut Tree

Base

AmberWhite Musk

Top

Ylang YlangGardeniaJasmineTruffleBlack CurrantBergamotMandarinAmalfi Lemon

Heart

SpicesFruity NotesOrchidLotus

Base

PatchouliMexican chocolateIncenseVanillaAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Vanilla and Patchouli. 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

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring27

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,687

PerfumerFeras Alem

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBlack FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Street in Cairo by Crystal Water delivers an approachable blend of juicy fruits and cozy warmth. It opens with a splash of tart black currant and zesty bergamot, balanced immediately by smooth vanilla. As the initial freshness softens, earthy patchouli pairs with a dry coconut tree wood accord in the heart, creating a…

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Black Flower wears like a dark floral with a sweet, woody core. Early on it can smell unusual, even earthy or cosmetic to some noses, but it settles into bitter chocolate, orchid-like florals, warm spice and a creamy vanilla-amber base. It suits cool weather best and usually reads strongest at night. If you enjoy rich…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Street in Cairo or Black Flower?

Black Flower takes 3 of 4 categories. Street in Cairo is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes. Choose Street in Cairo for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Black Flower for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Street in Cairo or Black Flower?

They last about the same: Black Flower 82/100, Street in Cairo 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Street in Cairo or Black Flower?

Projection is very close: Black Flower 77/100, Street in Cairo 75/100 for sillage.

Do Street in Cairo and Black Flower smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is Street in Cairo or Black Flower better for summer or winter?

Street in Cairo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Street in Cairo and Black Flower?

Street in Cairo has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Vanilla, heart notes of Patchouli and Coconut Tree, a base of Amber and White Musk. Black Flower has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Truffle, heart notes of Spices, Fruity Notes, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Mexican chocolate, Incense and Vanilla.