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Sublime vs RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)

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

Updated 40 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • 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)

    Choose it for a amber and musky character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Sublime4/4
RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)0/4
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
SublimeChaugan
RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)SYF
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.61/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 26%Had 19%Want 56%
3.22/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
16%Love
55%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
3%Hate

31 votes

33%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate56
Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value38
Category winnerSublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
fruity77%
leather69%
rose61%
amber100%
musky92%
metallic84%
earthy77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
RoseBlack PepperGinger
Heart2 to 4 hours
RaspberryIncense
Base5 to 8 hours
SandalwoodLeatherWoodsy NotesAmber
Notes
Metallic notesMuskMyrrhEarthy NotesBlack RoseArtemisiaBlack PepperWoody NotesIncenseOzonic notesLeatherRaspberry

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring88
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night63
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex38
Women50
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,412

PerfumerMichael Bootz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

Reviews →

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…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sublime or RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА)?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. RUZHA CHORNA (РУЖА ЧОРНА) features Metallic notes, Musk, Myrrh, Earthy Notes and Black Rose.

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