Fragrance comparison

The Bug vs Cherniy Pavlin

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

The Bug

Lush

3.74226 votes

Rank #11,444 AromaticBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Cherniy Pavlin

Art Deco Perfumes

4.0016 votes

Rank #39,027 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherniy Pavlin takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Bug
Choose it for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cherniy Pavlin
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

The Bug2/5

Cherniy Pavlin3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The BugLush

Cherniy PavlinArt Deco Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 89%

Category winnerCherniy PavlinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

181 votes

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCherniy Pavlin

SillageCherniy Pavlin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value50

Category winnerThe BugBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

balsamic90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

woody50%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both balsamic, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

elemiGalbanumBlack PepperLabdanumSandalwoodTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black Pepper

Heart

MyrtleRoseIrisYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

MyrrhIncenseSandalwoodTolu BalsamLabdanumelemiPatchouliAtlas Cedar

InformationalShared noteselemi, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer60

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex76

Women6

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,444

PerfumerMark Constantine, Simon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#39,027

PerfumerElina Arsenieva

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe BugHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lush The Bug leans sharp, resinous, and green from the first spray. Galbanum and black pepper give it a brisk, slightly confrontational opening, then labdanum, elemi, sandalwood, and tonka soften it into something drier, warmer, and more wearable. It suits shoppers who like unusual aromatic scents with a balsamic edge…

Reviews →

Cherniy Pavlin reads as a dark amber incense with a peppery opening and a floral heart that softens the smoke. Rose, iris, jasmine and ylang-ylang add texture rather than sweetness, while myrrh, labdanum, balsams and woods give it a resinous, slightly powdery dry-down. It suits wearers who enjoy warm, spicy orientals …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Bug or Cherniy Pavlin?

Cherniy Pavlin takes 3 of 5 categories. The Bug is rated 3.74/5 from 226 votes; Cherniy Pavlin is rated 4.00/5 from 16 votes. Choose The Bug for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cherniy Pavlin for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Bug or Cherniy Pavlin?

Cherniy Pavlin lasts longest (Cherniy Pavlin 78/100, The Bug 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Bug or Cherniy Pavlin?

Cherniy Pavlin projects furthest (Cherniy Pavlin 75/100, The Bug 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Bug and Cherniy Pavlin smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share balsamic, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include elemi, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Sandalwood.

Is The Bug or Cherniy Pavlin better for summer or winter?

Cherniy Pavlin suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Bug and Cherniy Pavlin?

The Bug features elemi, Galbanum, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Cherniy Pavlin has top notes of Black Pepper, heart notes of Myrtle, Rose, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Myrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Tolu Balsam.