Fragrance comparison

Alexis vs Black Earth

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

4 wins

Alexis

Prudence Paris

3.676 votes

Rank #52,247 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

72%scent match

Closely related

Black Earth

Clash

2.001 votes

Rank #76,801 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alexis takes 4 of 4 categories.

Alexis
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
Black Earth
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alexis4/4

Black Earth0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlexisPrudence Paris

Black EarthClash

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityAlexis

SillageAlexis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

rose53%

earthy42%

woody100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

rose42%

Scent match72%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRosePink PepperPepperPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverMuskBenzoinCedarOakmoss

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitBalsam FirSpices

Heart30 to 60 minutes

CedarRoseRhubarb

Base1 to 2 hours

VetiverPatchouliBenzoinMilk Mousse

Category winnerAlexisLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,247

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#76,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlexisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alexis by Prudence Paris opens with a brisk, invigorating blast of tart grapefruit, bitter bergamot, and juicy sweet orange. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus burst settles into a lively heart of pink pepper, spicy geranium, and earthy patchouli, giving the blend an energetic, barbershop-fresh bite. As the scen…

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Black Earth by Clash brings together brisk grapefruit, crisp balsam fir, and dry spices over an earthy base. Released in 2015 as a woody chypre for men, the fragrance balances tart rhubarb and cedar with an unexpected heart of rose. The foundation settles into dark patchouli, grassy vetiver, warm benzoin, and a soft m…

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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, Alexis or Black Earth?

Alexis takes 4 of 4 categories. Alexis is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Black Earth is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Alexis for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose Black Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alexis or Black Earth?

Alexis lasts longest (Alexis 80/100, Black Earth 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alexis or Black Earth?

Alexis projects furthest (Alexis 66/100, Black Earth 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alexis and Black Earth smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Alexis or Black Earth better for summer or winter?

Black Earth suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alexis and Black Earth?

Alexis has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Pink Pepper and Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Benzoin and Cedar. Black Earth has top notes of Grapefruit, Balsam Fir and Spices, heart notes of Cedar, Rose and Rhubarb, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Benzoin and Milk Mousse.