Black Animal vs Imari Rouge
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Animal takes 3 of 5 categories.
Black AnimalChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Imari RougeChoose it for a iris and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Black Animal3/5
Imari Rouge2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Animal
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Animal
- Sillage & projection
- Black Animal
- Value for money
- Imari Rouge
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Imari Rouge
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black AnimalÉlixir PrivéImari RougeAvonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%
3.93/ 5 · 229 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerBlack AnimalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
58%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
29%Love
48%Like
13%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
229 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Animal
SillageBlack Animal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerImari RougeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
violet84%
powdery77%
herbal69%
caramel61%
iris100%
patchouli92%
woody84%
earthy77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CaramelItalian MandarinMint
Heart
SageBlack VioletVirginia Cedar
Base
BenzoinGuaiac WoodIndonesian Patchouli Leaf
Top
ApplePink PepperCO2 ExtractsItalian Mandarin
Heart
IrisRosePeach
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafVanillaBenzoin
InformationalShared notesItalian Mandarin, Benzoin and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall83
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring53
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,231
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#30,108
PerfumerLeandro Petit
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerImari RougeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotÉlixir Privé Black Animal is a rich, aromatic woody scent built on a striking contrast of cool freshness and warm sweetness. It opens with an invigorating burst of fresh mint and Italian mandarin drizzled with smooth caramel. As it warms on the skin, powdery black violet and herbal sage merge into a grounded base of s…
Reviews →Avon Imari Rouge opens with a crisp spray of red apple and Italian mandarin, edged with spicy pink pepper. The fruitiness recedes quickly as the heart develops, bringing out a dry, powdery iris note paired with soft rose and peach skin. As the fragrance settles onto skin over the first hour, dark Indonesian patchouli …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black Animal or Imari Rouge?
Black Animal takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Animal is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Imari Rouge is rated 3.93/5 from 229 votes. Choose Black Animal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Imari Rouge for a iris and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Black Animal or Imari Rouge?
Black Animal lasts longest (Black Animal 73/100, Imari Rouge 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Animal or Imari Rouge?
Black Animal projects furthest (Black Animal 67/100, Imari Rouge 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Animal and Imari Rouge smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Italian Mandarin, Benzoin and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.
Is Black Animal or Imari Rouge better for summer or winter?
Black Animal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Animal and Imari Rouge?
Black Animal has top notes of Caramel, Italian Mandarin and Mint, heart notes of Sage, Black Violet and Virginia Cedar, a base of Benzoin, Guaiac Wood and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. Imari Rouge has top notes of Apple, Pink Pepper, CO2 Extracts and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Peach, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Vanilla and Benzoin.
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