Fragrance comparison

Anmar vs Case Study #4 Black Wood

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Anmar

Di Caprio Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #44,688 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Case Study #4 Black Wood

RboW

3.8010 votes

Rank #43,946 Warm SpicyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Anmar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Anmar
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Case Study #4 Black Wood
Choose it for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Anmar3/4

Case Study #4 Black Wood1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Anmar
Sillage & projection: Anmar
Value for money: Anmar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Case Study #4 Black Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnmarDi Caprio Parfum

Case Study #4 Black WoodRboW

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

20%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAnmar

SillageAnmar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value68

Category winnerAnmarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber86%

sweet72%

balsamic58%

warm spicy44%

fruity30%

warm spicy100%

balsamic83%

amber65%

patchouli48%

fresh30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonOrangeJuniper BerriesCelery

Heart2-4 hrs

Fruity NotesCypressHayRosemary

Base6-10 hrs

MyrrhCedarwoodLabdanumPatchouli

Top

PimentoBergamotLemon

Heart

MyrrhRoseCypressLabdanumCypriolClove

Base

AmbraromePatchouliFrankincenseSandalwoodCedarwoodLeatherVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cypress, Myrrh and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Anmar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter57

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 23%Party 15%

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,946

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCase Study #4 Black WoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anmar by Di Caprio Parfum pairs tart citrus with rugged woods and warm sap. You get a direct splash of lemon and bitter orange upfront, quickly sharpened by crisp juniper berries and an earthy crunch of green celery. It feels refreshing yet grounding. As the bright top calms down, herbal cypress, dry hay, and earthy p…

Reviews →

Case Study #4 Black Wood by RboW is a sharp, aromatic spicy fragrance built around prominent labdanum, resinous myrrh, and crisp cypress. It excels in cool autumn weather, offering a dark and herbal profile that leans unisex. This complex scent provides an intriguing, woods-forward experience for those who appreciate …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anmar or Case Study #4 Black Wood?

Anmar takes 3 of 4 categories. Anmar is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Case Study #4 Black Wood is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Anmar for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Case Study #4 Black Wood for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anmar or Case Study #4 Black Wood?

Anmar lasts longest (Anmar 100/100, Case Study #4 Black Wood 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anmar or Case Study #4 Black Wood?

Anmar projects furthest (Anmar 100/100, Case Study #4 Black Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Anmar and Case Study #4 Black Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cypress, Myrrh and Cedarwood.

Is Anmar or Case Study #4 Black Wood better for summer or winter?

Anmar suits daytime wear; Case Study #4 Black Wood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anmar and Case Study #4 Black Wood?

Anmar has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Juniper Berries and Celery, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Cypress, Hay and Rosemary, a base of Myrrh, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Patchouli. Case Study #4 Black Wood has top notes of Pimento, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Myrrh, Rose, Cypress and Labdanum, a base of Ambrarome, Patchouli, Frankincense and Sandalwood.