Fragrance comparison

Al Khmisset vs Black

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

3 wins

Al Khmisset

Mad et Len

4.0012 votes

Rank #53,244 GreenWhite Floral

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Black

Miraculum

3.9327 votes

Rank #33,787 VanillaAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Khmisset takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Khmisset
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Khmisset3/5

Black2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al KhmissetMad et Len

BlackMiraculum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 28%Had 19%Want 54%

3.93/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 41%Had 24%Want 34%

Category winnerAl KhmissetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

15%Love

70%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAl Khmisset

SillageAl Khmisset

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintOrange BlossomSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderMintBergamot

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomCumin

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMint, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. 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

Summer50

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring31

Summer19

Fall81

Winter100

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,244

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Khmisset opens with a sharp burst of crushed mint leaves that immediately clears the air. As the initial green snap settles, waxy orange blossom emerges alongside a clean, soapy accord. A dry sandalwood base anchors the florals, keeping the composition grounded during cool spring mornings and warm summer afternoons.

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Miraculum Black opens with a sharp burst of mint, fresh bergatmot, and herbal lavender that quickly settles into a sweet, aromatic warmth. As the top notes fade, a heart of warm cinnamon and orange blossom emerges, edged with a touch of savory cumin. The dry down turns distinctly sweet and soft as rich vanilla, tonka …

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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, Al Khmisset or Black?

Al Khmisset takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Khmisset is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Black is rated 3.93/5 from 27 votes. Choose Al Khmisset for a green and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Black for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Khmisset or Black?

Al Khmisset lasts longest (Al Khmisset 87/100, Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Khmisset or Black?

Al Khmisset projects furthest (Al Khmisset 70/100, Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Khmisset and Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Al Khmisset or Black better for summer or winter?

Al Khmisset suits day or night wear; Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Khmisset and Black?

Al Khmisset features Mint, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. Black has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom and Cumin, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Sandalwood.