Fragrance comparison

BGTA vs Black Cavalier XI

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

BGTA

Pisello Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #64,468 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Black Cavalier XI

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.569 votes

Rank #33,829 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cavalier XI takes 4 of 4 categories.

BGTA
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.
Black Cavalier XI
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

BGTA0/4

Black Cavalier XI4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BGTAPisello Parfum

Black Cavalier XILe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 89%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cavalier XI

SillageBlack Cavalier XI

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value67

Category winnerBlack Cavalier XIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

oud69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Laotian OudPearLavenderMintLemonBergamotGreen AppleMandarin

Heart

GeraniumSaffronJasmineCinnamonVanillaVioletCardamomGinger

Base

AmberAmbergrisCedarFir ResinPatchouliSandalwoodAmbroxanGreen Tea

Top1 to 2 hours

Orange OilBergamotSaffronMintCardamom

Heart2 to 4 hours

Red ThymeWormwoodLavenderCinnamon

Base5 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaOakmossAmberCedarwood

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Bergamot and Saffron. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier XI, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring63

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,468

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,829

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlack Cavalier XIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BGTA by Pisello Parfum introduces a dense, woody punch softened by citrus and aromatics. Designed for men who appreciate dense, complex blends, this fragrance matches a cool evening out. It opens with sharp mint and sweet pear before revealing a deep, warm heart of cinnamon and chocolate, finally resting on a resinous…

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Black Cavalier XI by Le Bonheur Perfumes is an oriental fougere fragrance for men launched in 2024. The opening combines bright orange oil and bergamot with refreshing mint, warm cardamom, and bittersweet saffron. As the initial citrus crispness settles, an herbal heart of red thyme, wormwood, and clean lavender emerg…

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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, BGTA or Black Cavalier XI?

Black Cavalier XI takes 4 of 4 categories. BGTA is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Black Cavalier XI is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose BGTA for a woody and citrus character. Choose Black Cavalier XI for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, BGTA or Black Cavalier XI?

Black Cavalier XI lasts longest (Black Cavalier XI 76/100, BGTA 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BGTA or Black Cavalier XI?

Black Cavalier XI projects furthest (Black Cavalier XI 58/100, BGTA 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BGTA and Black Cavalier XI smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Saffron.

Is BGTA or Black Cavalier XI better for summer or winter?

Black Cavalier XI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BGTA and Black Cavalier XI?

BGTA has top notes of Laotian Oud, Pear, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Saffron, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Cedar and Fir Resin. Black Cavalier XI has top notes of Orange Oil, Bergamot, Saffron and Mint, heart notes of Red Thyme, Wormwood, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oakmoss.