Fragrance comparison

Black Animal vs Mr.

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,701 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Animal

Élixir Privé

4.2512 votes

Rank #50,231 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Mr.

Burberry

3.721,689 votes

Rank #4,578 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Animal takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Animal
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mr.
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black Animal4/5

Mr.1/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Animal
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: Mr.

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AnimalÉlixir Privé

Mr.Burberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

3.72/ 5 · 1,689 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack AnimalRating 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

24%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

1,689 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBlack Animal

SillageBlack Animal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBlack AnimalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

violet84%

powdery77%

herbal69%

caramel61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

citrus65%

green56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

GrapefruitCardamomTarragonMint

Heart

CedarBirch LeafNutmegLavender

Base

VetiverGuaiac WoodSandalwoodAmberwoodBenzoinOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMint, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and Guaiac Wood. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,578

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews203

Category winnerMr.Higher 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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Mr. Burberry opens with crisp grapefruit and herbal tarragon before settling into dry cedar and birch leaf. Composed by Francis Kurkdjian in 2016, this woody aromatic scent delivers a clean, green twist on traditional masculine fougères. It fits office wear, warm spring mornings, and casual weekend errands when you ne…

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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 Mr.?

Black Animal takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Animal is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Mr. is rated 3.72/5 from 1,689 votes. Choose Black Animal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mr. for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Animal or Mr.?

Black Animal lasts longest (Black Animal 73/100, Mr. 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Animal or Mr.?

Black Animal projects furthest (Black Animal 67/100, Mr. 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Animal and Mr. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and Guaiac Wood.

Is Black Animal or Mr. better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Animal and Mr.?

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. Mr. has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Tarragon and Mint, heart notes of Cedar, Birch Leaf, Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and Amberwood.