Fragrance comparison

Asteroid vs Black Cashmere

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 55 ratings analysed

Asteroid

Nicheend

3.0520 votes

Rank #53,486 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Black Cashmere

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2935 votes

Rank #12,531 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cashmere takes 4 of 5 categories.

Asteroid
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Cashmere
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Asteroid1/5

Black Cashmere4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AsteroidNicheend

Black CashmereBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.05/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 16%Had 10%Want 74%

4.29/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

Category winnerBlack CashmereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

25%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

25%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

66%Love

17%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cashmere

SillageBlack Cashmere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value15

Category winnerAsteroidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

balsamic84%

powdery77%

oud69%

iris61%

oud100%

amber90%

musky80%

powdery70%

aromatic60%

woody50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, oud and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeBergamotCloveNutmegCinnamonCoriander

Heart

Orris RootMagnoliaNarcissus

Base

Copahu BalmAgarwood (Oud)BeeswaxGuaiac WoodAmbergrisTonka BeanCedarVetiver

Top

Clove

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Jasmine

Base

AmberMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesClove, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Spring93

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men83

Unisex15

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,486

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBlack CashmereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asteroid by Nicheend is a bold, spicy, and woody composition that pushes boundaries. It opens with an aggressive burst of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon, softening into a heart of orris and narcissus. The base leaves a lasting impression with oud, beeswax, and copahu balm, offering a grounded, resinous finish. It serves …

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Boadicea the Victorious Black Cashmere starts with a sharp burst of warm clove before revealing a resinous core of dark oud and indolic jasmine. Soft musk and dry vetiver anchor the heavy amber base. It creates an enveloping warmth suited for crisp winter evenings, formal gatherings, and dark coats.

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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, Asteroid or Black Cashmere?

Black Cashmere takes 4 of 5 categories. Asteroid is rated 3.05/5 from 20 votes; Black Cashmere is rated 4.29/5 from 35 votes. Choose Asteroid for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Cashmere for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Asteroid or Black Cashmere?

Black Cashmere lasts longest (Black Cashmere 88/100, Asteroid 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asteroid or Black Cashmere?

Black Cashmere projects furthest (Black Cashmere 79/100, Asteroid 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asteroid and Black Cashmere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, oud and powdery accords. Common notes include Clove, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver.

Is Asteroid or Black Cashmere better for summer or winter?

Asteroid suits evening wear; Black Cashmere suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asteroid and Black Cashmere?

Asteroid has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Clove and Nutmeg, heart notes of Orris Root, Magnolia and Narcissus, a base of Copahu Balm, Agarwood (Oud), Beeswax and Guaiac Wood. Black Cashmere has top notes of Clove, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk and Vetiver.