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1907 vs Black Cavalier VI

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

Updated 297 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1907 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • 1907

    Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Black Cavalier VI

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

19075/7
Black Cavalier VI1/7
Ratings & consensus
1907
Community sentiment
1907
Longevity
1907
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Black Cavalier VI
Versatility
1907
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1907

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1907Boadicea the Victorious
Black Cavalier VILe Bonheur Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.40/ 5 · 271 votes
Have 27%Had 2%Want 71%
4.46/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 43%Had 10%Want 46%
Category winner1907Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
83%Love
8%Like
5%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate

193 votes

62%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

26 votes

Category winner1907Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate91
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

Longevity1907

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value75
Category winnerBlack Cavalier VIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
powdery92%
musky84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
powdery74%
herbal65%
fresh spicy56%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonCardamomCinnamonPink Pepper
Heart
VioletNutmegSageCashmeran
Base
MuskAmberTobaccoBenzoinTonka BeanCedarwoodMoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGinger
Heart2 to 3 hours
SageViolet
Base6 to 9 hours
CedarwoodSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesViolet, Sage and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier VI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring99
Summer97
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night90
Spring100
Summer73
Fall93
Winter80
Day86
Night100
Category winner1907Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex54
Women14
Men88
Unisex8
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#950

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#15,881

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winner1907Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1907 by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a tart burst of lemon alongside warm cardamom and pink pepper. As the sharp top subsides, cashmeran and herbal sage soften into a powdery resinous heart. The base rests on thick amber, clean musk, and dry cedarwood. It suits crisp autumn evenings and formal dinners where you …

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Black Cavalier VI by Le Bonheur Perfumes is a woody floral musk built around fresh spice and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and punchy ginger, giving it an energetic and crisp lift. As the top notes settle, aromatic sage and cool violet bring a herbal, slightly powdery heart that smooths out…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1907 or Black Cavalier VI?

1907 takes 5 of 7 categories. 1907 is rated 4.40/5 from 271 votes; Black Cavalier VI is rated 4.46/5 from 26 votes. Choose 1907 for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Cavalier VI for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1907 or Black Cavalier VI?

1907 lasts longest (1907 84/100, Black Cavalier VI 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1907 or Black Cavalier VI?

Projection is very close: 1907 75/100, Black Cavalier VI 75/100 for sillage.

Do 1907 and Black Cavalier VI smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Sage and Cedarwood.

Is 1907 or Black Cavalier VI better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1907 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1907 is the stronger pick. 1907 suits daytime wear; Black Cavalier VI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1907 and Black Cavalier VI?

1907 has top notes of Lemon, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg, Sage and Cashmeran, a base of Musk, Amber, Tobacco and Benzoin. Black Cavalier VI has top notes of Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Sage and Violet, a base of Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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