Fragrance comparison

Black vs Pisa

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 605 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.0558 votes

Rank #4,871 CitrusWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

Pisa

Lattafa Perfumes

4.09547 votes

Rank #2,629 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pisa
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black3/5

Pisa2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackAl Haramain Perfumes

PisaLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 42%Had 23%Want 35%

4.09/ 5 · 547 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerPisaRating 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

56%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

408 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

white floral83%

mossy74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

citrus100%

woody83%

amber65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, woody and powdery

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

Top

MandarinBergamotLemon

Heart

Cedar

Base

SandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Amber. 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

Summer100

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men78

Unisex20

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,871

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#2,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerPisaHigher 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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Pisa by Lattafa Perfumes is an aromatic fruity fragrance tailored for men who enjoy vibrant citrus and woody compositions. Launched in 2024, it opens with a sharp burst of mandarin, bergamot, and lemon, leading into a cedarwood heart. Sandalwood and amber provide a warm, smooth finish that sits well on the skin during…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black or Pisa?

Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Black is rated 4.05/5 from 58 votes; Pisa is rated 4.09/5 from 547 votes. Choose Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pisa for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black or Pisa?

Black lasts longest (Black 85/100, Pisa 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Pisa?

Black projects furthest (Black 77/100, Pisa 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Pisa smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Black or Pisa better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Pisa?

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. Pisa has top notes of Mandarin, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Sandalwood and Amber.