Fragrance comparison

Wars of the Roses vs Black Diamond Incense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

2 wins

Wars of the Roses

King's Palace Perfumery

4.679 votes

Rank #29,156 LeatherSmoky

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43%scent match

Some overlap

Black Diamond Incense

Ibraheem AlQurashi

4.42137 votes

Rank #3,687 SmokyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wars of the Roses takes 2 of 3 categories.

Wars of the Roses
Choose it for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Black Diamond Incense
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Wars of the Roses2/3

Black Diamond Incense1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Wars of the Roses
Sillage & projection: Wars of the Roses
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Diamond Incense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Wars of the RosesKing's Palace Perfumery

Black Diamond IncenseIbraheem AlQurashi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

4.42/ 5 · 137 votes

Have 64%Had 5%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

64%Love

21%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

137 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityWars of the Roses

SillageWars of the Roses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

smoky92%

rose84%

amber77%

floral69%

fruity61%

smoky100%

amber92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both smoky, amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LeatherRed RoseWhite RoseIncenseSuedeBlack CurrantOsmanthusIrisPetitgrainBirchCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Aquatic notesBlack CurrantBirch

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseVanillaSandalwood

Base8-12 hrs

AmberSmokeLeatherOud

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Black Currant and Birch. Durations are only published for Black Diamond Incense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring65

Summer33

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men74

Unisex23

Women3

Date 38%Party 32%Casual 19%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,156

PerfumerMarlen Harrison

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerBlack Diamond IncenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Wars of the Roses is a dark rose and leather fragrance with a warm, smoky edge. Reviewers describe the rose as clear and inviting, with leather, incense, black currant, birch tar and suede giving it depth rather than a clean floral feel. It suits someone who likes sweet leather, rich rose, and noticeable wear. The fee…

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Black Diamond Incense by Ibraheem AlQurashi is an unapologetically rich Oriental Woody fragrance that fuses deep Middle Eastern perfumery with modern gourmand allure. The composition opens with a crisp splash of aquatic notes intertwined with juicy black currant and dry birch wood. Within minutes, the scent transition…

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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, Wars of the Roses or Black Diamond Incense?

Wars of the Roses takes 2 of 3 categories. Wars of the Roses is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Black Diamond Incense is rated 4.42/5 from 137 votes. Choose Wars of the Roses for a leather and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Black Diamond Incense for a smoky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Wars of the Roses or Black Diamond Incense?

Wars of the Roses lasts longest (Wars of the Roses 92/100, Black Diamond Incense 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Wars of the Roses or Black Diamond Incense?

Projection is very close: Wars of the Roses 71/100, Black Diamond Incense 70/100 for sillage.

Do Wars of the Roses and Black Diamond Incense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, amber and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Black Currant and Birch.

Is Wars of the Roses or Black Diamond Incense better for summer or winter?

Wars of the Roses suits day or night wear; Black Diamond Incense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wars of the Roses and Black Diamond Incense?

Wars of the Roses features Leather, Red Rose, White Rose, Incense and Suede. Black Diamond Incense has top notes of Aquatic notes, Black Currant and Birch, heart notes of Incense, Vanilla and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Smoke, Leather and Oud.