Axis Black Caviar vs L'Artiste
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Axis Black Caviar takes 3 of 5 categories.
Axis Black CaviarChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'ArtisteChoose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Axis Black Caviar3/5
L'Artiste2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Axis Black Caviar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Axis Black Caviar
- Sillage & projection
- L'Artiste
- Value for money
- L'Artiste
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Axis Black Caviar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Axis Black CaviarAxisL'ArtisteLe ParfumeurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%
3.88/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 42%Had 28%Want 30%
Category winnerAxis Black CaviarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
68%Like
4%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
18%Love
65%Like
6%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAxis Black Caviar
SillageL'Artiste
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'ArtisteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
lavender61%
citrus100%
marine90%
aromatic80%
woody70%
white floral60%
sweet50%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise
Heart
NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries
Base
LeatherVirginia CedarMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
OrangeSea waterMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
Orange BlossomCedarPepper
Base3 to 4 hours
MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Sea water, Pepper and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for L'Artiste, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer63
Fall100
Winter42
Day77
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall29
Winter14
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,589
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#59,232
PerfumerRobert Romanille
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAxis Black CaviarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAxis Black Caviar opens with bright citrus, lavender and a sharp spicy lift, then settles into a musky woody dry-down with pepper, juniper and a touch of leather. It comes across as an easy, masculine aromatic with a slightly marine edge. Reviews suggest a pleasant, affordable wear rather than a standout scent. It may…
Reviews →L'Artiste by Le Parfumeur is an oriental woody fragrance for men built around a bright Mediterranean theme. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh orange and juicy mandarin orange, lifted by a breezy sea water accord that brings a distinct salty freshness. As the bright citrus top settles, an aromatic core of ora…
Reviews →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, Axis Black Caviar or L'Artiste?
Axis Black Caviar takes 3 of 5 categories. Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes; L'Artiste is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose L'Artiste for a citrus and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Axis Black Caviar or L'Artiste?
They last about the same: Axis Black Caviar 61/100, L'Artiste 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Axis Black Caviar or L'Artiste?
L'Artiste projects furthest (L'Artiste 67/100, Axis Black Caviar 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Axis Black Caviar and L'Artiste smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Sea water, Pepper and Virginia Cedar.
Is Axis Black Caviar or L'Artiste better for summer or winter?
Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear; L'Artiste suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Axis Black Caviar and L'Artiste?
Axis Black Caviar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sea water, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Leather, Virginia Cedar and Musk. L'Artiste has top notes of Orange, Sea water and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cedar and Pepper, a base of Musk and Amber.
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