Acumen Noir vs Axis Black Caviar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Axis Black Caviar takes 4 of 5 categories.
Acumen NoirChoose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Axis Black CaviarChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acumen Noir1/5
Axis Black Caviar4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Axis Black Caviar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Axis Black Caviar
- Sillage & projection
- Axis Black Caviar
- Value for money
- Acumen Noir
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Axis Black Caviar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Acumen NoirDilís ParfumAxis Black CaviarAxisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 47%Had 18%Want 35%
4.09/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%
Category winnerAxis Black CaviarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
32%Like
36%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
22 votes · too few to score
23%Love
68%Like
4%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAxis Black Caviar
SillageAxis Black Caviar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcumen NoirBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
vanilla88%
lavender77%
amber65%
aromatic53%
musky42%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
PepperLavenderNutmegAnise
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaAmbroxan
Top
Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise
Heart
NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries
Base
LeatherVirginia CedarMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Acumen Noir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer36
Fall100
Winter100
Day89
Night100
Spring63
Summer63
Fall100
Winter42
Day77
Night100
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#48,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#13,589
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerAxis Black CaviarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAcumen Noir by Dilís Parfum delivers a fresh spicy and warm aromatic profile built on classic oriental fougere traditions. It opens with bright, crisp bergamot that quickly greets a lively heart of black pepper, aromatic lavender, warm nutmeg, and licorice-tinted anise. As the initial zest settles, smooth vanilla and …
Reviews →Axis Black Caviar opens with bright citrus, lavender and a sharp spicy lift, then settles into a musky woody dry-down with pepper, juniper and a touch of leather. It comes across as an easy, masculine aromatic with a slightly marine edge. Reviews suggest a pleasant, affordable wear rather than a standout scent. It may…
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, Acumen Noir or Axis Black Caviar?
Axis Black Caviar takes 4 of 5 categories. Acumen Noir is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes. Choose Acumen Noir for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Acumen Noir or Axis Black Caviar?
Axis Black Caviar lasts longest (Axis Black Caviar 61/100, Acumen Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acumen Noir or Axis Black Caviar?
Axis Black Caviar projects furthest (Axis Black Caviar 61/100, Acumen Noir 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acumen Noir and Axis Black Caviar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pepper, Lavender and Nutmeg.
Is Acumen Noir or Axis Black Caviar better for summer or winter?
Acumen Noir suits evening wear; Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acumen Noir and Axis Black Caviar?
Acumen Noir has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Pepper, Lavender, Nutmeg and Anise, a base of Vanilla and Ambroxan. Axis Black Caviar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sea water, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Leather, Virginia Cedar and Musk.
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