Fragrance comparison

Agate Black vs Axis Black Caviar

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Agate Black

Zara

3.6733 votes

Rank #18,448 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Axis Black Caviar

Axis

4.0957 votes

Rank #12,805 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Axis Black Caviar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Agate Black
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Axis Black Caviar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Agate Black3/7

Axis Black Caviar4/7

Ratings & consensus: Axis Black Caviar
Community sentiment: Axis Black Caviar
Longevity: Agate Black
Sillage & projection: Axis Black Caviar
Value for money: Agate Black
Versatility: Agate Black
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

Agate BlackZara

Axis Black CaviarAxis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 56%Had 17%Want 27%

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 hate

21%Love

46%Like

25%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

23%Love

68%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAgate Black

SillageAxis Black Caviar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAgate BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

leather77%

musky65%

powdery53%

animalic42%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Musk

Base

Leather

Top

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise

Heart

NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries

Base

LeatherVirginia CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Musk and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall73

Winter47

Day100

Night71

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter42

Day77

Night100

Category winnerAgate BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agate Black opens with bright bergamot and a watery citrus feel, then settles into a darker musky leather trail that many wearers find more airy and blue-green than rugged. It reads like an easy, modern Zara freshie with a shadowy drydown, best for someone who wants clean citrus up top and a smoother, slightly smoky f…

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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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Agate Black or Axis Black Caviar?

Axis Black Caviar takes 4 of 7 categories. Agate Black is rated 3.67/5 from 33 votes; Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes. Choose Agate Black for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Agate Black or Axis Black Caviar?

They last about the same: Agate Black 63/100, Axis Black Caviar 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Agate Black or Axis Black Caviar?

Projection is very close: Axis Black Caviar 61/100, Agate Black 59/100 for sillage.

Do Agate Black and Axis Black Caviar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Musk and Leather.

Is Agate Black or Axis Black Caviar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Agate Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Agate Black is the stronger pick. Agate Black suits daytime wear; Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agate Black and Axis Black Caviar?

Agate Black has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Musk, a base of Leather. 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.