Fragrance comparison

Black & White vs Timeless

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black & White

Mandarina Duck

4.5040 votes

Rank #16,411 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Timeless

Lily of Vally

—0 votes

Rank #67,897 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black & White takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black & White
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Timeless
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black & White3/5

Timeless2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black & WhiteMandarina Duck

TimelessLily of Vally

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityBlack & White

SillageBlack & White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTimelessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

ozonic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

white floral53%

fresh42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

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

Top20-30 mins

RosemaryCitrusesOrange BlossomBitter Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

AlmondTonka Bean

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverCedarLeather

Category winnerTimelessLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall78

Winter30

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 32%Work 30%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#67,897

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…

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Timeless by Lily of Vally kicks off with a bright burst of bitter orange, crisp rosemary, and sweet orange blossom that immediately wakes up the senses. As the sharp citrus settle down, a smooth, nutty warmth takes over thanks to cozy almond and creamy tonka bean. The base anchors the entire blend with dry cedar wood,…

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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 lasts longer, Black & White or Timeless?

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

Which projects more, Black & White or Timeless?

Black & White projects furthest (Black & White 60/100, Timeless 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black & White and Timeless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom.

Is Black & White or Timeless better for summer or winter?

Black & White suits daytime wear; Timeless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & White and Timeless?

Black & White has top notes of Violet Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes. Timeless has top notes of Rosemary, Citruses, Orange Blossom and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Almond and Tonka Bean, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Leather.