Fragrance comparison

Audace vs Black Sesame

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 206 ratings analysed

5 wins

Audace

Rochas

3.29188 votes

Rank #12,693 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Black Sesame

Sensatio Paris

3.3918 votes

Rank #65,409 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Audace takes 5 of 5 categories.

Audace
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Sesame
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Audace5/5

Black Sesame0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AudaceRochas

Black SesameSensatio Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 70%

3.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 26%Had 5%Want 69%

Category winnerAudaceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

26%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

7%Hate

163 votes

11%Love

44%Like

17%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityAudace

SillageAudace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAudaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

tuberose84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryPink PepperMandarin

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomRose

Base

TonkaMuskSandalwood

Top

MandarinRaspberryAmarettoChocolate

Heart

Orange BlossomRoseTuberoseIrisSesame

Base

VanillaCoffeeAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Mandarin, Tuberose and Orange Blossom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall98

Winter98

Day100

Night81

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter75

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men25

Unisex8

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#65,409

PerfumerSerge de Oliveira

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAudaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Audace by Rochas is a floral-fruity gourmand that relies on a punchy raspberry and pink pepper opening before settling into a dense, creamy tuberose heart. This feminine scent rests on a base of warm tonka and sandalwood. It provides a sweet, vibrant profile ideal for those who enjoy playful yet persistent fragrances …

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Sensatio Paris Black Sesame delivers a warm, comforting gourmand experience. This scent wraps the wearer in toasted sesame seeds, sweet amaretto, and dark chocolate. It feels like walking into a Parisian bakery on a cold autumn morning when fresh brioche is coming out of the oven. The unisex composition is cozy and sw…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Audace or Black Sesame?

Audace takes 5 of 5 categories. Audace is rated 3.29/5 from 188 votes; Black Sesame is rated 3.39/5 from 18 votes. Choose Audace for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Sesame for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Audace or Black Sesame?

Audace lasts longest (Audace 72/100, Black Sesame 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Audace or Black Sesame?

Audace projects furthest (Audace 64/100, Black Sesame 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Audace and Black Sesame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Mandarin, Tuberose and Orange Blossom.

Is Audace or Black Sesame better for summer or winter?

Audace suits daytime wear; Black Sesame suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Audace and Black Sesame?

Audace has top notes of Raspberry, Pink Pepper and Mandarin, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Tonka, Musk and Sandalwood. Black Sesame has top notes of Mandarin, Raspberry, Amaretto and Chocolate, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Tuberose and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Coffee, Amber and Musk.