Fragrance comparison

Black Angel vs Just Cavalli Him

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 876 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Angel

Mark Buxton · 2008

3.96158 votes

Rank #13,935 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Just Cavalli Him

Roberto Cavalli · 2004

3.37718 votes

Rank #6,444 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Angel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Angel
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Just Cavalli Him
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black Angel4/7

Just Cavalli Him3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AngelMark Buxton

Just Cavalli HimRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%

3.37/ 5 · 718 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack AngelRating 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

18%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

591 votes

Category winnerBlack AngelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityJust Cavalli Him

SillageBlack Angel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value70

Category winnerJust Cavalli HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

fresh61%

aromatic90%

woody80%

warm spicy60%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both 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

Top

GingerRosemaryBergamotCardamom

Heart

SageCorianderNutmegGeranium

Base

MuskCedarIrisGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Rosemary and Bergamot. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack AngelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex63

Women14

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,935

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2008

Reviews9

Overall rank#6,444

PerfumerClement Gavarry, Domitille Michalon Bertier

Launched2004

Reviews106

Category winnerJust Cavalli HimHigher 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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Just Cavalli Him is a sharp, ginger-forward aromatic fougere launched in 2004. It prioritizes a fizzy, spicy freshness over projection, making it a distinct choice for casual spring days. The scent balances bright citruses with a dry cedar base, ideal for those who prefer an understated, herbal profile for the gym or …

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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 Just Cavalli Him?

Black Angel takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Angel is rated 3.96/5 from 158 votes; Just Cavalli Him is rated 3.37/5 from 718 votes. Choose Black Angel for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Just Cavalli Him for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Angel or Just Cavalli Him?

They last about the same: Just Cavalli Him 60/100, Black Angel 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Angel or Just Cavalli Him?

Black Angel projects furthest (Black Angel 60/100, Just Cavalli Him 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Angel and Just Cavalli Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Rosemary and Bergamot.

Is Black Angel or Just Cavalli Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Angel is the stronger pick. For winter, Just Cavalli Him is the stronger pick. Black Angel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Angel and Just Cavalli Him?

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. Just Cavalli Him has top notes of Ginger, Rosemary, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sage, Coriander, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Iris and Guaiac Wood.