Fragrance comparison

Black & White vs 101 Clementine & Violet Flower

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

7 wins

Black & White

Mandarina Duck

4.5040 votes

Rank #16,411 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

101 Clementine & Violet Flower

N.C.P. Olfactives

3.3743 votes

Rank #42,365 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black & White takes 7 of 7 categories.

Black & White
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
101 Clementine & Violet Flower
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black & White7/7

101 Clementine & Violet Flower0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black & WhiteMandarina Duck

101 Clementine & Violet FlowerN.C.P. Olfactives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

3.37/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 32%

Category winnerBlack & WhiteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

38%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

14%Love

33%Like

37%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerBlack & WhiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage32

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityBlack & White

SillageBlack & White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack & WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

ozonic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

ozonic88%

aquatic77%

musky65%

fresh53%

green42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanOrange Blossom

Base5-7 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Top

CitrusesMandarin Orange

Heart

Violet Leaf

Base

MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Citruses and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Black & White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall78

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall18

Winter18

Day100

Night17

Category winnerBlack & WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 11%

Men5

Unisex50

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#42,365

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlack & WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Black & White delivers a clean, brisk snap right out of the nozzle. The initial blast pairs sharp citruses with crisp green violet leaf. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, the tart edges round out into sweet orange blossom and warm tonka bean. The texture turns noticeably soapy, resembl…

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A bright, clean citrus musk with a soft violet leaf thread running through it. 101 Clementine & Violet Flower opens sharp and fresh, then settles into a soapy, slightly powdery skin scent with a cozy tonka touch. It suits spring and summer best, especially if you like light, inoffensive perfumes. Sample first if you …

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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, Black & White or 101 Clementine & Violet Flower?

Black & White takes 7 of 7 categories. Black & White is rated 4.50/5 from 40 votes; 101 Clementine & Violet Flower is rated 3.37/5 from 43 votes. Choose Black & White for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 101 Clementine & Violet Flower for a citrus and ozonic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black & White or 101 Clementine & Violet Flower?

Black & White lasts longest (Black & White 65/100, 101 Clementine & Violet Flower 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black & White or 101 Clementine & Violet Flower?

Black & White projects furthest (Black & White 60/100, 101 Clementine & Violet Flower 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black & White and 101 Clementine & Violet Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Citruses and Tonka Bean.

Is Black & White or 101 Clementine & Violet Flower better for summer or winter?

For summer, 101 Clementine & Violet Flower is the stronger pick. For winter, Black & White is the stronger pick. Black & White suits daytime wear; 101 Clementine & Violet Flower suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & White and 101 Clementine & Violet Flower?

Black & White has top notes of Violet Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes. 101 Clementine & Violet Flower has top notes of Citruses and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, a base of Musk and Tonka Bean.