Fragrance comparison

Absolute Thrill vs Black Palace

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

Absolute Thrill

Unscripted

5.001 votes

Rank #48,907 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Black Palace

Santiago Luxury Parfum

—0 votes

Rank #78,823 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Absolute Thrill takes 1 of 1 categories.

Absolute Thrill
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Black Palace
Choose it for a woody and fruity character.

Absolute Thrill1/1

Black Palace0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolute Thrill

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute ThrillUnscripted

Black PalaceSantiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BlackcurrantGingerBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Pink PepperPatchouliCardamom

Base2 to 4 hours

OakmossVetiverMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeBitter OrangeViolet LeavesAquatic notesOzonic notesBlackcurrantGreen NotesSpicy Notes

Heart

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodCyclamenVanillaSaffronJasmineCedarLotus

Base

Woody NotesImmortellePatchouliVetiverAmberMuskOud

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. Durations are only published for Absolute Thrill, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#78,823

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolute ThrillHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Thrill by Unscripted delivers a crisp, tart introduction led by blackcurrant and bergamot, balanced by a sharp kick of fresh ginger. As the opening brightness settles, warm cardamom and crackling pink pepper join an earthy patchouli core. This gives the fragrance a lively, textured spice that feels energetic …

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Black Palace by Santiago Luxury Parfum is a bold, sweet fruity perfume anchored by dense woods and warm spices. It opens with an energetic splash of ripe berries, juicy plum, crisp apple, and sparkling mandarin orange, instantly creating a vibrant, cocktail-like brightness in the air. As the initial fruitiness settles…

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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.

Do Absolute Thrill and Black Palace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Absolute Thrill or Black Palace better for summer or winter?

Absolute Thrill suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Thrill and Black Palace?

Absolute Thrill has top notes of Blackcurrant, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk. Black Palace has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bitter Orange, Violet Leaves and Aquatic notes, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Cyclamen and Vanilla, a base of Woody Notes, Immortelle, Patchouli and Vetiver.