Fragrance comparison

Black Animal vs Ninel No. 20

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Black Animal

Élixir Privé

4.2512 votes

Rank #50,231 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Ninel No. 20

Ninel Perfume

4.001 votes

Rank #71,540 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Black Animal
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ninel No. 20
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity.

Black Animal1/3

Ninel No. 201/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ninel No. 20
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Animal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AnimalÉlixir Privé

Ninel No. 20Ninel Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNinel No. 20

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

violet84%

powdery77%

herbal69%

caramel61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

green83%

fresh74%

floral65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both 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

LemonMint

Heart

PeonyJasminePink Pepper

Base

Virginia CedarLabdanumCaramel

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Mint and Virginia Cedar. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,231

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack AnimalHigher 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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Ninel No. 20 opens with a crisp burst of crushed mint leaves and tart lemon juice. The top notes feel immediate and sharp, cutting through humid summer air with cooling intensity. As the bright citrus settles, soft pink pepper adds a light mineral crunch alongside fresh peony petals and jasmine. The dry-down reveals …

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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 Ninel No. 20?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Black Animal is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes; Ninel No. 20 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Animal for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ninel No. 20 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Black Animal or Ninel No. 20?

They last about the same: Ninel No. 20 75/100, Black Animal 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Animal or Ninel No. 20?

Projection is very close: Black Animal 67/100, Ninel No. 20 67/100 for sillage.

Do Black Animal and Ninel No. 20 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Caramel, Mint and Virginia Cedar.

Is Black Animal or Ninel No. 20 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Animal and Ninel No. 20?

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. Ninel No. 20 has top notes of Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Virginia Cedar, Labdanum and Caramel.