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Black & White vs Lattitude Extreme

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

Updated 71 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black & White takes 6 of 8 categories.

  • Black & White

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Lattitude Extreme

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black & White6/8
Lattitude Extreme1/8
Ratings & consensus
Black & White
Community sentiment
Black & White
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Black & White
Value for money
Black & White
Versatility
Black & White
Note pyramid (duration)
Lattitude Extreme
Fragranxe ranking
Black & White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Black & WhiteMandarina Duck
Lattitude ExtremeHinode
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.50/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%
3.65/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 52%Had 29%Want 20%
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

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

31 votes

Category winnerBlack & WhiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBlack & White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value66
Category winnerBlack & WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
white floral84%
ozonic77%
vanilla69%
sweet61%
citrus100%
amber83%
fresh65%
fresh spicy48%
powdery30%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus

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
Top15-30 mins
CitrusesPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
NutmegOrange BlossomHedione
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberTonka BeanSandalwood
Category winnerLattitude ExtremeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer87
Fall78
Winter30
Day100
Night50
Spring50
Summer38
Fall100
Winter100
Day55
Night100
Category winnerBlack & WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
Casual 42%Work 32%Date 16%Party 11%
Men82
Unisex14
Women4
Date 32%Party 26%Casual 23%Work 18%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#35,310

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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 …

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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 Lattitude Extreme?

Black & White takes 6 of 8 categories. Black & White is rated 4.50/5 from 40 votes; Lattitude Extreme is rated 3.65/5 from 31 votes. Choose Black & White for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lattitude Extreme for a citrus and amber character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black & White or Lattitude Extreme?

They last about the same: Black & White 65/100, Lattitude Extreme 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black & White or Lattitude Extreme?

Projection is very close: Black & White 60/100, Lattitude Extreme 58/100 for sillage.

Do Black & White and Lattitude Extreme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom.

Is Black & White or Lattitude Extreme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black & White is the stronger pick. For winter, Lattitude Extreme is the stronger pick. Black & White suits daytime wear; Lattitude Extreme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & White and Lattitude Extreme?

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