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Black And Blue vs Lattitude Extreme

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

Updated 35 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lattitude Extreme takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Black And Blue

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Lattitude Extreme

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black And Blue1/4
Lattitude Extreme3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Lattitude Extreme
Sillage & projection
Lattitude Extreme
Value for money
Black And Blue
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lattitude Extreme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Black And BlueTru Western
Lattitude ExtremeHinode
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%
3.65/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 52%Had 29%Want 20%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
75%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

23%Love
42%Like
16%Ok
16%Dislike
3%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityLattitude Extreme

SillageLattitude Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value66
Category winnerBlack And BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
amber83%
fresh65%
fresh spicy48%
powdery30%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CitrusesSageLavender
Heart
PepperJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodOakmossPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
CitrusesPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
NutmegOrange BlossomHedione
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberTonka BeanSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Pepper, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Lattitude Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Spring50
Summer38
Fall100
Winter100
Day69
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men82
Unisex14
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLattitude ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tru Western launched Black And Blue in 2017 as a fresh, masculine cologne built around crisp aromatics and dry woods. The top opens with bright citruses, herbal sage, and clean lavender. As the sharp initial splash softens, orange blossom and jasmine add a smooth floral layer, grounded by a kick of black pepper. The b…

Reviews →

Lattitude Extreme by Hinode kicks off with an energetic burst of zesty citruses cracked open over sharp black pepper. As the initial punch settles on your skin, a smooth heart emerges featuring warm nutmeg, airy hedione, and a subtle touch of sweet orange blossom that prevents the spice from feeling dry. The dry-down …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black And Blue or Lattitude Extreme?

Lattitude Extreme takes 3 of 4 categories. Black And Blue is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Lattitude Extreme is rated 3.65/5 from 31 votes. Choose Black And Blue for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lattitude Extreme for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black And Blue or Lattitude Extreme?

Lattitude Extreme lasts longest (Lattitude Extreme 65/100, Black And Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black And Blue or Lattitude Extreme?

Lattitude Extreme projects furthest (Lattitude Extreme 58/100, Black And Blue 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black And Blue and Lattitude Extreme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Pepper, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Black And Blue or Lattitude Extreme better for summer or winter?

Black And Blue suits daytime wear; Lattitude Extreme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black And Blue and Lattitude Extreme?

Black And Blue has top notes of Citruses, Sage and Lavender, heart notes of Pepper, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Lattitude Extreme has top notes of Citruses and Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orange Blossom and Hedione, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

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