Fragrance comparison

Black Angel vs Bergamot Neroli Cologne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 170 ratings analysed

Black Angel

Mark Buxton · 2008

3.96158 votes

Rank #13,935 AmberFresh Spicy

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40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bergamot Neroli Cologne

The Art Of Shaving

4.3312 votes

Rank #35,038 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Angel
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Angel2/5

Bergamot Neroli Cologne3/5

Ratings & consensus: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Angel
Sillage & projection: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Value for money: Bergamot Neroli Cologne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Angel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AngelMark Buxton

Bergamot Neroli CologneThe Art Of Shaving

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

67%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlack Angel

SillageBergamot Neroli Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBergamot Neroli CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

white floral65%

green56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

GingerCitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangeRosemaryBergamotCorianderOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberGuaiac WoodStyraxPatchouli

Notes

BergamotNeroliGuaiac WoodClary SageCypressCedarJasmine SambacCardamomMandarin OrangeGeraniumMateOrris Root

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Black Angel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex63

Women14

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,935

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2008

Reviews9

Overall rank#35,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlack AngelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Angel by Mark Buxton is an aromatic citrus fragrance that pairs brisk orchard fruit with a dark, resinous foundation. The opening delivers a crisp burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and spicy ginger, sharpened by rosemary, coriander, and green cardamom. As that initial sparkle softens, culinary nutmeg and powde…

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A citrus aromatic built around bergamot and neroli, this opens bright, green, and slightly herbal before settling into a cleaner woody barbershop style base. The overall feel is polished and groomed rather than playful. It may suit someone who wants a fresh, masculine cologne with a classic shaving-room edge, especial…

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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 Angel or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Angel is rated 3.96/5 from 158 votes; Bergamot Neroli Cologne is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Black Angel for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bergamot Neroli Cologne for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Angel or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Black Angel lasts longest (Black Angel 59/100, Bergamot Neroli Cologne 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Angel or Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Bergamot Neroli Cologne projects furthest (Bergamot Neroli Cologne 78/100, Black Angel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Angel and Bergamot Neroli Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orris Root.

Is Black Angel or Bergamot Neroli Cologne better for summer or winter?

Black Angel suits daytime wear; Bergamot Neroli Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Angel and Bergamot Neroli Cologne?

Black Angel has top notes of Ginger, Citruses, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orris Root, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Styrax and Patchouli. Bergamot Neroli Cologne features Bergamot, Neroli, Guaiac Wood, Clary Sage and Cypress.