Fragrance comparison

Black & White vs United Dreams One Summer

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black & White

Mandarina Duck

4.5040 votes

Rank #16,411 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

United Dreams One Summer

Benetton · 2017

4.1755 votes

Rank #24,382 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
United Dreams One Summer
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black & White4/5

United Dreams One Summer0/5

Ratings & consensus: Black & White
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black & White
Sillage & projection: Black & White
Value for money: Tie
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

United Dreams One SummerBenetton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 47%

4.17/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 47%Had 27%Want 25%

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

39%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 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

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlack & White

SillageBlack & White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

ozonic77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy38%

Scent match36%Some overlap · 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

Top

CitrusesTangerineFruity NotesPink GrapefruitMelon

Heart

Orange BlossomFloral NotesGingerAllspice

Base

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodPatchouliDriftwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, 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

Spring64

Summer100

Fall36

Winter36

Day100

Night15

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,411

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#24,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2017

Reviews3

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 →

United Dreams One Summer is a vibrant woody aromatic scent built on kumquat, sea notes, and cannabis. This 2017 release offers a relaxed, sun-drenched profile perfect for casual beach days or weekend park hangouts. It provides a light, fun, and highly approachable experience for those needing an uncomplicated summer f…

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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 United Dreams One Summer?

Black & White takes 4 of 5 categories. Black & White is rated 4.50/5 from 40 votes; United Dreams One Summer is rated 4.17/5 from 55 votes. Choose Black & White for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose United Dreams One Summer for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black & White or United Dreams One Summer?

Black & White lasts longest (Black & White 65/100, United Dreams One Summer 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black & White or United Dreams One Summer?

Projection is very close: Black & White 60/100, United Dreams One Summer 59/100 for sillage.

Do Black & White and United Dreams One Summer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange Blossom and Woodsy Notes.

Is Black & White or United Dreams One Summer better for summer or winter?

Black & White suits daytime wear; United Dreams One Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black & White and United Dreams One Summer?

Black & White has top notes of Violet Leaf and Citruses, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Orange Blossom, a base of Woodsy Notes. United Dreams One Summer has top notes of Citruses, Tangerine, Fruity Notes and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Floral Notes, Ginger and Allspice, a base of Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Driftwood.