Fragrance comparison

Black & White vs Axis Diamond Lovely

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black & White

Mandarina Duck

4.5040 votes

Rank #16,411 CitrusWoody

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Axis Diamond Lovely

Axis

4.3010 votes

Rank #20,900 FruityAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black & White takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black & White
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Axis Diamond Lovely
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black & White4/5

Axis Diamond Lovely1/5

Ratings & consensus: Black & White
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black & White
Sillage & projection: Black & White
Value for money: Axis Diamond Lovely
Versatility: Not scored
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

Axis Diamond LovelyAxis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

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

30%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlack & White

SillageBlack & White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAxis Diamond LovelyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

ozonic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and sweet

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

CitrusesPlumApricotPeach

Heart

TuberoseWhite HeliotropeOrange Blossom

Base

AmberPatchouliWoodsy NotesVanillaTonka BeanWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Woodsy Notes. 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

Spring50

Summer38

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#20,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Axis Diamond Lovely opens with juicy peach, apricot and plum over a bright citrus lift, then settles into a softer floral amber base with vanilla, musk and patchouli. It reads fruity, powdery and gently sweet rather than loud, with a smooth, feminine style that may suit spring and fall best.

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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 Axis Diamond Lovely?

Black & White takes 4 of 5 categories. Black & White is rated 4.50/5 from 40 votes; Axis Diamond Lovely is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Black & White for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Axis Diamond Lovely for a fruity and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black & White or Axis Diamond Lovely?

Black & White lasts longest (Black & White 65/100, Axis Diamond Lovely 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black & White or Axis Diamond Lovely?

Projection is very close: Black & White 60/100, Axis Diamond Lovely 58/100 for sillage.

Do Black & White and Axis Diamond Lovely smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Citruses, Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Woodsy Notes.

Is Black & White or Axis Diamond Lovely better for summer or winter?

Black & White suits daytime wear; Axis Diamond Lovely suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & White and Axis Diamond Lovely?

Black & White has top notes of Violet Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes. Axis Diamond Lovely has top notes of Citruses, Plum, Apricot and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, White Heliotrope and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Woodsy Notes and Vanilla.