Fragrance comparison

Black vs Puma Woman

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.0558 votes

Rank #4,877 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Puma Woman

Puma

4.3189 votes

Rank #15,041 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 4 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.
Puma Woman
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black4/5

Puma Woman1/5

Ratings & consensus: Puma Woman
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

Puma WomanPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 42%Had 23%Want 35%

4.31/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 19%Had 68%Want 13%

Category winnerPuma WomanRating 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

42%Love

53%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value71

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody91%

white floral83%

mossy74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

woody100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

floral77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and fresh

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

Top15-30 mins

Green TeaApple BlossomPink Grapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineWhite Violet

Base4-6 hrs

OakmossCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Puma Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer100

Fall7

Winter3

Day100

Night6

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Casual 48%Work 35%Date 10%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#15,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Puma Woman delivers a crisp, energizing splash of green tea and pink grapefruit right out of the nozzle. The initial citrus burst feels brisk. It wakes you up immediately. Within ten minutes, the sharpness softens into delicate apple blossom and dewy lily of the valley petals. You get an impression of fresh morning ai…

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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 Puma Woman?

Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Black is rated 4.05/5 from 58 votes; Puma Woman is rated 4.31/5 from 89 votes. Choose Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Puma Woman for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Puma Woman?

Black lasts longest (Black 85/100, Puma Woman 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Puma Woman?

Black projects furthest (Black 77/100, Puma Woman 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Puma Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

Is Black or Puma Woman better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Puma Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Puma Woman?

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. Puma Woman has top notes of Green Tea, Apple Blossom and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and White Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar and Sandalwood.