Absolute Noir vs Deep Sense Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Absolute Noir takes 6 of 7 categories.
Absolute NoirChoose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Deep Sense BlackChoose it for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Absolute Noir6/7
Deep Sense Black1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Absolute Noir
- Community sentiment
- Absolute Noir
- Longevity
- Absolute Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Absolute Noir
- Value for money
- Absolute Noir
- Versatility
- Deep Sense Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Absolute Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Absolute NoirAtraliaDeep Sense BlackPrime CollectionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 146 votes
Have 41%Had 5%Want 54%
3.82/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 63%Had 18%Want 20%
Category winnerAbsolute NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
21%Like
5%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
122 votes
25%Love
50%Like
14%Ok
4%Dislike
7%Hate
28 votes
Category winnerAbsolute NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAbsolute Noir
SillageAbsolute Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAbsolute NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
amber92%
musky84%
earthy77%
sweet69%
woody61%
lavender100%
fruity92%
mossy84%
sweet77%
earthy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both earthy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperGrapefruitBergamotLemon
Heart
AmbroxanPineappleWatermelon
Base
MossPatchouliVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
Pineapple
Base4 to 7 hours
Moss
InformationalShared notesLemon, Pineapple and Moss. Durations are only published for Deep Sense Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer89
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer68
Fall74
Winter58
Day79
Night100
Category winnerDeep Sense BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,436
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews35
Overall rank#27,500
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerAbsolute NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbsolute Noir opens with sharp citrus, pink pepper and a fruity flash of pineapple and watermelon, then settles into a mossy, musky, ambroxan-heavy dry-down. It reads modern, masculine-leaning and easy to like. Reviews suggest good value and strong presence for the price, but the opening can feel harsh and the fruity …
Reviews →Deep Sense Black by Prime Collection is a focused aromatic fruity fragrance built around a crisp, classic barbershop structure. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart lemon alongside herbaceous lavender, creating an immediate clean and brisk presence. As the initial sharpness calms, a sweet and juicy pineapple not…
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, Absolute Noir or Deep Sense Black?
Absolute Noir takes 6 of 7 categories. Absolute Noir is rated 4.37/5 from 146 votes; Deep Sense Black is rated 3.82/5 from 28 votes. Choose Absolute Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Deep Sense Black for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Absolute Noir or Deep Sense Black?
Absolute Noir lasts longest (Absolute Noir 76/100, Deep Sense Black 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Absolute Noir or Deep Sense Black?
Projection is very close: Absolute Noir 68/100, Deep Sense Black 67/100 for sillage.
Do Absolute Noir and Deep Sense Black smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pineapple and Moss.
Is Absolute Noir or Deep Sense Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, Absolute Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Absolute Noir is the stronger pick. Deep Sense Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Absolute Noir and Deep Sense Black?
Absolute Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ambroxan, Pineapple and Watermelon, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Vetiver. Deep Sense Black has top notes of Lavender and Lemon, heart notes of Pineapple, a base of Moss.
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