1 Superiore vs Black Essential Intense
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Essential Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.
1 SuperioreChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Essential IntenseChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
1 Superiore2/5
Black Essential Intense3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Essential Intense
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- 1 Superiore
- Sillage & projection
- 1 Superiore
- Value for money
- Black Essential Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Essential Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1 SuperioreJust JackBlack Essential IntenseAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.11/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 51%Had 11%Want 38%
4.10/ 5 · 102 votes
Have 56%Had 19%Want 25%
Category winnerBlack Essential IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
32%Like
21%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
30%Love
53%Like
13%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
102 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1 Superiore
Sillage1 Superiore
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack Essential IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic83%
amber65%
conifer48%
balsamic30%
amber100%
woody90%
leather80%
fresh spicy70%
animalic60%
citrus50%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineCitrusesBergamotApple
Heart
VetiverBenzoinJasmineIris
Base
Woodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodLabdanumAmberVanilla
Top
Citruses
Heart
LeatherPepperLabdanum
Base
AmberWoodsy NotesFire
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Woodsy Notes, Labdanum and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer8
Fall100
Winter83
Day100
Night83
Spring51
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,048
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#28,677
PerfumerClito Hoedicke
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack Essential IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJust Jack 1 Superiore offers a crisp, resinous profile dominated by sharp pine needles and bright bergamot. The scent settles into warm cedarwood and sweet vanilla, making it a reliable choice for cold autumn evenings. It delivers a rugged, balsamic character that fits comfortably under a heavy wool coat.
Reviews →Black Essential Intense by Avon opens with a brief burst of sharp citruses before plunging into a dark core of rough leather, black pepper, and resinous labdanum. As the top notes fade, a warm foundation of amber, dry woodsy notes, and a distinct smoky fire accord takes over on skin. Created by perfumer Clito Hoedicke…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1 Superiore or Black Essential Intense?
Black Essential Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. 1 Superiore is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes; Black Essential Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 102 votes. Choose 1 Superiore for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Essential Intense for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, 1 Superiore or Black Essential Intense?
1 Superiore lasts longest (1 Superiore 71/100, Black Essential Intense 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1 Superiore or Black Essential Intense?
1 Superiore projects furthest (1 Superiore 60/100, Black Essential Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1 Superiore and Black Essential Intense smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woodsy Notes, Labdanum and Amber.
Is 1 Superiore or Black Essential Intense better for summer or winter?
1 Superiore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1 Superiore and Black Essential Intense?
1 Superiore has top notes of Pine, Citruses, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Vetiver, Benzoin, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Woodsy Notes, Cedar, Sandalwood and Labdanum. Black Essential Intense has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Leather, Pepper and Labdanum, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes and Fire.
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