Fragrance comparison

Black vs Eau Sereine

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 93 ratings analysed

5 wins

Black

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.0558 votes

Rank #5,210 CitrusWoody

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Eau Sereine

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.0335 votes

Rank #21,588 CitrusLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 5 of 5 categories.

Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Sereine
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black5/5

Eau Sereine0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackAl Haramain Perfumes

Eau SereineLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 42%Had 23%Want 35%

4.03/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

Category winnerBlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

40%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

29%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value85

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

white floral83%

mossy74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

lavender92%

fruity84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineIrisRose

Base

SandalwoodOakmossAmberCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

BlueberryLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base2 to 3 hours

Cedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Eau Sereine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring50

Summer100

Fall42

Winter17

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#21,588

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Al Haramain is a clean, easy citrus to woody scent that keeps things uncomplicated. It opens with bright mandarin, lemon and bergamot, then softens into a light floral, slightly powdery heart. On skin it can read a touch more masculine, with woods, amber and a mossy base that feels tidy and versatile. Some we…

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Eau Sereine by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a breezy aromatic fragrance designed around uplifting fruit and calming botanical notes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling bergamot and juicy mandarin orange, paired against the clean herbal edge of lavender. As the initial brightness softens, a gentle heart em…

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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 or Eau Sereine?

Black takes 5 of 5 categories. Black is rated 4.05/5 from 58 votes; Eau Sereine is rated 4.03/5 from 35 votes. Choose Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Sereine for a citrus and lavender character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Eau Sereine?

Black lasts longest (Black 85/100, Eau Sereine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Eau Sereine?

Black projects furthest (Black 77/100, Eau Sereine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Eau Sereine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Black or Eau Sereine better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Eau Sereine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Eau Sereine?

Black has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Amber and Cedar. Eau Sereine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Blueberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cedar.