Fragrance comparison

Aramis Black vs Mesquite

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 208 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aramis Black

Aramis

3.70194 votes

Rank #10,828 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Mesquite

Demeter Fragrance

3.2914 votes

Rank #55,626 BalsamicAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aramis Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aramis Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mesquite
Choose it for a balsamic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aramis Black3/5

Mesquite2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aramis BlackAramis

MesquiteDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 194 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 14%Had 9%Want 77%

Category winnerAramis BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

29%Love

21%Like

14%Ok

21%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityMesquite

SillageMesquite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAramis BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

balsamic83%

amber74%

leather65%

fresh spicy56%

balsamic100%

aromatic77%

terpenic53%

woody30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both balsamic, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiMastic or LentisqueGrapefruit

Heart

Woody NotesCognacJuniper

Base

LeatherIncenseVetiverTonka Bean

Notes

Mastic or LentisqueWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMastic or Lentisque and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Mesquite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 48%Date 22%Party 19%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,828

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#55,626

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAramis BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aramis Black is a dry, woody aromatic with a brisk grapefruit and resin opening, then a darker core of juniper, cognac and polished woods. As it settles, leather, incense, vetiver and tonka give it a smoky amber warmth. It usually reads mature, masculine and slightly dressy. If you like your fragrances smooth, woody a…

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Demeter Fragrance Mesquite delivers an unapologetic blast of real outdoor woodsmoke. It pulls no punches. You get dry timber, bitter mastic resin, and the savory char of a Texas barbecue pit right from the first spray. A fleeting whiff of solvent alcohol gives way within ninety seconds to authentic glowing embers and …

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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, Aramis Black or Mesquite?

Aramis Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Aramis Black is rated 3.70/5 from 194 votes; Mesquite is rated 3.29/5 from 14 votes. Choose Aramis Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mesquite for a balsamic and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aramis Black or Mesquite?

They last about the same: Mesquite 64/100, Aramis Black 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aramis Black or Mesquite?

Mesquite projects furthest (Mesquite 75/100, Aramis Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aramis Black and Mesquite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share balsamic, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mastic or Lentisque and Woody Notes.

Is Aramis Black or Mesquite better for summer or winter?

Mesquite suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aramis Black and Mesquite?

Aramis Black has top notes of elemi, Mastic or Lentisque and Grapefruit, heart notes of Woody Notes, Cognac and Juniper, a base of Leather, Incense, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Mesquite features Mastic or Lentisque and Woody Notes.