Fragrance comparison

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque vs Black

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 239 ratings analysed

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #53,258 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Black

AXE

3.32236 votes

Rank #9,972 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 2 of 4 categories.

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque1/4

Black2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque
Sillage & projection: Tie
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

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé PastèqueThe Dua Brand

BlackAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

3.32/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

23%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

225 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAnother 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value87

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

amber84%

fruity77%

aquatic69%

floral61%

aquatic100%

ozonic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aquatic and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeAmyl SalicylateWatermelonAmbergrisBergamotAmbroxanAmbretteLemonMuskPear

No top / heart / base split published

Top

WatermelonPearBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

CardamonFreesia

Base

CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Watermelon, Bergamot and Musk. Durations are only published for Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 19%Party 14%

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,972

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque by The Dua Brand fuses crisp summer fruit with a modern second-skin musk. The scent opens with an instant splash of chilled salty watermelon, tart lemon, and sweet mandarin orange that feels like biting into fresh fruit by the sea. As the juicy top settles, crisp pear and subtle…

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Black by AXE is a woody aromatic fragrance built around crisp notes of watermelon, pear, and bergamot. Launched in 2015, it provides a clean, refreshing profile suitable for casual daytime wear or post-shower freshness. The composition settles into a classic cedar and patchouli base, offering a straightforward, access…

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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, Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque or Black?

Black takes 2 of 4 categories. Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Black is rated 3.32/5 from 236 votes. Choose Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque or Black?

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque lasts longest (Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque 60/100, Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque or Black?

Projection is very close: Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque 50/100, Black 50/100 for sillage.

Do Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque and Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aquatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Watermelon, Bergamot and Musk.

Is Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque or Black better for summer or winter?

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque and Black?

Another 13 Shades of Imperialé Pastèque features Mandarin Orange, Amyl Salicylate, Watermelon, Ambergris and Bergamot. Black has top notes of Watermelon, Pear, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cardamon and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Patchouli.