Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in Black vs La Selva Sagrada

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,066 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aromatics in Black

Clinique

4.001,060 votes

Rank #28,761 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

La Selva Sagrada

TRNP

4.506 votes

Rank #37,543 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aromatics in Black takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aromatics in Black
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
La Selva Sagrada
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aromatics in Black3/4

La Selva Sagrada1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aromatics in BlackClinique

La Selva SagradaTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,060 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 4%Had 8%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAromatics in Black

SillageLa Selva Sagrada

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value0

Category winnerAromatics in BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

floral100%

white floral91%

yellow floral83%

citrus74%

tuberose65%

sweet56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and citrus

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

Notes

TuberoseYlang-YlangWhite Ginger LilyFrangipaniOsmanthusTahitian VanillaOrange BlossomMimosaJasmineTiare FlowerAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Osmanthus. 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex22

Women74

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,543

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAromatics in BlackHigher 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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TRNP La Selva Sagrada opens with a bright burst of pink grapefruit, tangerine, and petitgrain. That initial citrus sparkle quickly yields to a dense, humid bouquet of frangipani, tuberose, and ylang-ylang. Teone Reinthal anchors these sun-warmed tropical flowers on an authentic agarwood oud base, laced with dark patch…

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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 La Selva Sagrada?

Aromatics in Black takes 3 of 4 categories. Aromatics in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1,060 votes; La Selva Sagrada is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Aromatics in Black for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose La Selva Sagrada for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in Black or La Selva Sagrada?

Aromatics in Black lasts longest (Aromatics in Black 62/100, La Selva Sagrada 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in Black or La Selva Sagrada?

La Selva Sagrada projects furthest (La Selva Sagrada 67/100, Aromatics in Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in Black and La Selva Sagrada smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Osmanthus.

Is Aromatics in Black or La Selva Sagrada better for summer or winter?

Aromatics in Black suits evening wear; La Selva Sagrada suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in Black and La Selva Sagrada?

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. La Selva Sagrada features Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, White Ginger Lily, Frangipani and Osmanthus.