Fragrance comparison

Betrayal vs Black Intense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

Betrayal

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #51,097 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Black Intense

Morris

4.333 votes

Rank #42,657 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Betrayal takes 3 of 5 categories.

Betrayal
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.
Black Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Betrayal3/5

Black Intense1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BetrayalThe Dua Brand

Black IntenseMorris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBetrayal

SillageBetrayal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

violet56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Turkish RoseBlack PepperPatchouliCastoreumVetiverVioletNutmegButterMyrrhOrris

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperLemonWatery NotesMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletBlack PepperCardamomelemiNutmegClary SageLavender

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarPatchouliMusk

Category winnerBetrayalLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day35

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 22%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,097

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlack IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Betrayal by The Dua Brand is an unapologetic, resinous leather fragrance that merges rich Turkish rose with sharp black pepper and deep castoreum. Spray it on, and you immediately notice a dark floral intensity balanced by buttery orris and gritty vetiver. It is dense. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cracked pep…

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Black Intense by Morris is a versatile woody spicy men's eau de toilette that pairs bright citrus with dark pepper and dry woods. The scent opens with a crisp burst of lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a crackle of pink pepper. As the initial splash calms down, herbal clary sage and powdery violet leaf blend with warm…

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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, Betrayal or Black Intense?

Betrayal takes 3 of 5 categories. Betrayal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Black Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Betrayal for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Choose Black Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Betrayal or Black Intense?

Betrayal lasts longest (Betrayal 80/100, Black Intense 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Betrayal or Black Intense?

Betrayal projects furthest (Betrayal 75/100, Black Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Betrayal and Black Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Patchouli, Vetiver and Violet.

Is Betrayal or Black Intense better for summer or winter?

Betrayal suits evening wear; Black Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Betrayal and Black Intense?

Betrayal features Turkish Rose, Black Pepper, Patchouli, Castoreum and Vetiver. Black Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon, Watery Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Black Pepper, Cardamom and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.