Fragrance comparison

Black & White vs Rhubarb (Rabarbaro)

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 296 ratings analysed

6 wins

Black & White

Mandarina Duck

4.5040 votes

Rank #16,411 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Rhubarb (Rabarbaro)

L'Erbolario

3.94256 votes

Rank #12,105 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black & White takes 6 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.
Rhubarb (Rabarbaro)
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black & White6/7

Rhubarb (Rabarbaro)1/7

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: Rhubarb (Rabarbaro)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black & WhiteMandarina Duck

Rhubarb (Rabarbaro)L'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

3.94/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

26%Love

55%Like

8%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

256 votes

Category winnerBlack & WhiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBlack & White

SillageBlack & White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBlack & WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

ozonic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

green100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

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

CitrusesViolet LeafSaffronCardamom

Heart

RhubarbBlack TeaCedar

Base

VanillaAmberMuskTonka 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

Summer91

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack & WhiteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men11

Unisex64

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#12,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerRhubarb (Rabarbaro)Higher 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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L'Erbolario Rhubarb (Rabarbaro) opens with a sharp burst of citrus, crisp violet leaf, and spicy cardamom. As the initial greenery settles, sour rhubarb stems merge with tannic black tea and dry cedarwood. The base softens into gentle vanilla and musk, making it ideal for warm spring mornings.

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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 Rhubarb (Rabarbaro)?

Black & White takes 6 of 7 categories. Black & White is rated 4.50/5 from 40 votes; Rhubarb (Rabarbaro) is rated 3.94/5 from 256 votes. Choose Black & White for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rhubarb (Rabarbaro) for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black & White or Rhubarb (Rabarbaro)?

Black & White lasts longest (Black & White 65/100, Rhubarb (Rabarbaro) 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black & White or Rhubarb (Rabarbaro)?

Black & White projects furthest (Black & White 60/100, Rhubarb (Rabarbaro) 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black & White and Rhubarb (Rabarbaro) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Citruses and Tonka Bean.

Is Black & White or Rhubarb (Rabarbaro) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rhubarb (Rabarbaro) is the stronger pick. For winter, Black & White is the stronger pick. Black & White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & White and Rhubarb (Rabarbaro)?

Black & White has top notes of Violet Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes. Rhubarb (Rabarbaro) has top notes of Citruses, Violet Leaf, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rhubarb, Black Tea and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean.