Alphée vs Black Diamond
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Diamond takes 5 of 5 categories.
AlphéeChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Alphée0/5
Black Diamond5/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Diamond
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Diamond
- Sillage & projection
- Black Diamond
- Value for money
- Black Diamond
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Diamond
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlphéeSpoturnoBlack DiamondCanaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.79/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 23%Had 2%Want 75%
4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
Category winnerBlack DiamondRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
29%Like
29%Ok
0%Dislike
8%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
43%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
160 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Diamond
SillageBlack Diamond
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack DiamondBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
white floral48%
floral30%
woody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotBitter OrangeMandarinJuniper BerriesMyrtle
Heart
NeroliJasmineCorianderPink PepperNutmeg
Base
Ambrofix™MuskVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
NutmegCorianderPineappleMelonCedarAppleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletJasmineOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli
Base6 to 9 hours
LeatherSandalwoodPeachAmberTeak WoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Jasmine and Coriander. Durations are only published for Black Diamond, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer71
Fall29
Winter29
Day100
Night29
Spring44
Summer34
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
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#58,535
PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,782
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack DiamondHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpoturno Alphée opens with a crisp burst of freshly peeled bitter orange, bright bergamot, and sweet mandarin, quickly grounded by the herbal snap of crushed myrtle and juniper berries. As the initial zest softens, a clean heart of neroli, light jasmine, coriander, and pink pepper unfolds with gentle warmth. The base …
Reviews →Black Diamond by Canali is a woody spicy eau de parfum for men that merges crisp orchard sweetness with dense woods and dark leather. It opens with a splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, juicy apple, and melon, cut through with dry coriander, nutmeg, and cedar. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom, neroli, jas…
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, Alphée or Black Diamond?
Black Diamond takes 5 of 5 categories. Alphée is rated 3.79/5 from 24 votes; Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes. Choose Alphée for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Alphée or Black Diamond?
Black Diamond lasts longest (Black Diamond 67/100, Alphée 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alphée or Black Diamond?
Black Diamond projects furthest (Black Diamond 65/100, Alphée 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alphée and Black Diamond smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Jasmine and Coriander.
Is Alphée or Black Diamond better for summer or winter?
Alphée suits daytime wear; Black Diamond suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alphée and Black Diamond?
Alphée has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Mandarin and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine, Coriander and Pink Pepper, a base of Ambrofix™, Musk and Vetiver. Black Diamond has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Peach and Amber.
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