Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in Black vs Hanuman

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,610 ratings analysed

Aromatics in Black

Clinique

4.001,060 votes

Rank #28,761 AmberWhite Floral

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55%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Hanuman

Boadicea the Victorious

4.21550 votes

Rank #3,813 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hanuman takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aromatics in Black
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Hanuman
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Aromatics in Black1/7

Hanuman6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in BlackClinique

HanumanBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,060 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

4.21/ 5 · 550 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerHanumanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,060 votes

51%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

550 votes

Category winnerHanumanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHanuman

SillageHanuman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value13

Category winnerAromatics in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

floral91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fruity65%

white floral56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Plum TreePink GrapefruitBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineOsmanthusNeroli

Base4 to 7 hours

MyrhhTonka BeanVetiver

Top

LemonBergamotOrange BlossomBlack Currant

Heart

OsmanthusNeroliMagnoliaCyclamen

Base

VetiverCedarMuskAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, Neroli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Aromatics in Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer15

Fall100

Winter96

Day81

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall77

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHanumanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex22

Women74

Men10

Unisex44

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerHanumanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aromatics in Black by Clinique is an amber floral eau de parfum built around a resinous base and lush white florals. The scent opens with bright pink grapefruit, tart bergamot, and a dark plum tree accord that feels juicy rather than syrupy. As the citrus settles, creamy jasmine, osmanthus, and crisp neroli form a vel…

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Hanuman by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp lemon, tart bergamot, and sweet orange blossom before softening into a lush floral center. Osmanthus, cyclamen, and neroli lend a velvety, slightly fruity texture that keeps the citrus bright without turning sour. As it settles on warm skin, dry vetiver, soft musk, a…

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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, Aromatics in Black or Hanuman?

Hanuman takes 6 of 7 categories. Aromatics in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1,060 votes; Hanuman is rated 4.21/5 from 550 votes. Choose Aromatics in Black for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hanuman for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in Black or Hanuman?

Hanuman lasts longest (Hanuman 72/100, Aromatics in Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in Black or Hanuman?

Projection is very close: Hanuman 62/100, Aromatics in Black 60/100 for sillage.

Do Aromatics in Black and Hanuman smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is Aromatics in Black or Hanuman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hanuman is the stronger pick. For winter, Aromatics in Black is the stronger pick. Aromatics in Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in Black and Hanuman?

Aromatics in Black has top notes of Plum Tree, Pink Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Osmanthus and Neroli, a base of Myrhh, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Hanuman has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Black Currant, heart notes of Osmanthus, Neroli, Magnolia and Cyclamen, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Musk and Amber.