Fragrance comparison

Black Animal vs Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 397 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Animal

Élixir Privé

4.2512 votes

Rank #50,231 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

91%scent match

Very similar

Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black

Mauboussin

4.00385 votes

Rank #3,922 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Animal takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Animal
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Black Animal3/5

Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black2/5

Ratings & consensus: Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Animal
Sillage & projection: Black Animal
Value for money: Black Animal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AnimalÉlixir Privé

Mauboussin Pour Lui in BlackMauboussin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 385 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerMauboussin Pour Lui in BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

38%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

335 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBlack Animal

SillageBlack Animal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlack AnimalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

violet84%

powdery77%

herbal69%

caramel61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

caramel84%

amber77%

violet69%

powdery61%

Scent match91%Very similar · both woody, aromatic and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CaramelItalian MandarinMint

Heart

SageBlack VioletVirginia Cedar

Base

BenzoinGuaiac WoodIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Top

CaramelItalian MandarinMint

Heart

SageBlack VioletVirginia Cedar

Base

BenzoinGuaiac WoodIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Italian Mandarin, Mint and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring63

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,922

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews52

Category winnerMauboussin Pour Lui in BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Élixir 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…

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A sweet, dark-leaning aromatic woody scent with mandarin, mint and caramel up top, then a softer powdery violet and cedar heart. On skin it usually settles into dry benzoin, patchouli and woods, giving a smooth cold-weather profile that feels comfortable rather than loud. It suits someone who likes affordable designer…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Animal or Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black?

Black Animal takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Animal is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black is rated 4.00/5 from 385 votes. Choose Black Animal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Animal or Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black?

Black Animal lasts longest (Black Animal 73/100, Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Animal or Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black?

Black Animal projects furthest (Black Animal 67/100, Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Animal and Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black smell similar?

Very similar: a 91% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and violet accords. Common notes include Caramel, Italian Mandarin, Mint and Sage.

Is Black Animal or Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black better for summer or winter?

Black Animal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Animal and Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black?

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. Mauboussin Pour Lui in Black 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.