Fragrance comparison

Aromatics in Black vs Pavlova

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,081 ratings analysed

Aromatics in Black

Clinique

4.001,060 votes

Rank #28,761 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Pavlova

Scents of Man

4.4321 votes

Rank #41,851 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavlova takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aromatics in Black
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pavlova
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aromatics in Black2/5

Pavlova3/5

Ratings & consensus: Pavlova
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pavlova
Sillage & projection: Aromatics in Black
Value for money: Pavlova
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

PavlovaScents of Man

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1,060 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

4.43/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 42%Had 4%Want 54%

Category winnerPavlovaRating 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

57%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityPavlova

SillageAromatics in Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value71

Category winnerPavlovaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

citrus61%

floral100%

rose92%

powdery84%

woody77%

musky69%

leather61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both floral and woody

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

RosePeonyPink GrapefruitNeroli

Heart

MimosaChampacaGardeniaVetiverJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodLeatherAlmondCopaiba balm

InformationalShared notesPink Grapefruit, Jasmine, 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

Spring100

Summer70

Fall90

Winter40

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex22

Women74

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,851

PerfumerAndrea Byrne

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Pavlova by Scents of Man is a complex unisex fragrance centered on rose and powdery accords. It opens with bright pink grapefruit and neroli before shifting into a rich heart of mimosa and champaca. As it wears, sandalwood and copaiba balm emerge to provide a creamy, skin-hugging base. It feels elegant yet grounded, s…

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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 Pavlova?

Pavlova takes 3 of 5 categories. Aromatics in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1,060 votes; Pavlova is rated 4.43/5 from 21 votes. Choose Aromatics in Black for a amber and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pavlova for a floral and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aromatics in Black or Pavlova?

Pavlova lasts longest (Pavlova 84/100, Aromatics in Black 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aromatics in Black or Pavlova?

Aromatics in Black projects furthest (Aromatics in Black 60/100, Pavlova 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aromatics in Black and Pavlova smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit, Jasmine, Neroli and Vetiver.

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

Aromatics in Black suits evening wear; Pavlova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aromatics in Black and Pavlova?

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. Pavlova has top notes of Rose, Peony, Pink Grapefruit and Neroli, heart notes of Mimosa, Champaca, Gardenia and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Leather and Almond.