Fragrance comparison

Black & White vs Mercedes-Benz Sign

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black & White

Mandarina Duck

4.5040 votes

Rank #16,411 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Mercedes-Benz Sign

Mercedes-Benz

3.97229 votes

Rank #7,308 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black & White takes 5 of 7 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.
Mercedes-Benz Sign
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black & White5/7

Mercedes-Benz Sign2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black & WhiteMandarina Duck

Mercedes-Benz SignMercedes-Benz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

3.97/ 5 · 229 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

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

33%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

229 votes

Category winnerBlack & WhiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMercedes-Benz Sign

SillageBlack & White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBlack & WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

ozonic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

ozonic84%

sweet77%

aquatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both ozonic, white floral 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

Guatemalan CardamomViolet LeafPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomLavenderGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanCashmere WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack & WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men90

Unisex7

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#7,308

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerMercedes-Benz SignHigher 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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Mercedes-Benz Sign starts with a crisp burst of Guatemalan cardamom and green violet leaf before settling into a warm core of lavender and tonka bean. Master perfumer Olivier Cresp built this scent around warm spices and clean ozonic notes. It wears best during cool autumn evenings when you need an easygoing masculine…

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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 Mercedes-Benz Sign?

Black & White takes 5 of 7 categories. Black & White is rated 4.50/5 from 40 votes; Mercedes-Benz Sign is rated 3.97/5 from 229 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 Mercedes-Benz Sign for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black & White or Mercedes-Benz Sign?

They last about the same: Mercedes-Benz Sign 66/100, Black & White 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black & White or Mercedes-Benz Sign?

Black & White projects furthest (Black & White 60/100, Mercedes-Benz Sign 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black & White and Mercedes-Benz Sign smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share ozonic, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom.

Is Black & White or Mercedes-Benz Sign better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black & White is the stronger pick. For winter, Mercedes-Benz Sign is the stronger pick. Black & White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & White and Mercedes-Benz Sign?

Black & White has top notes of Violet Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes. Mercedes-Benz Sign has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.