Fragrance comparison

Black vs Fire

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Black

Apple Parfums

2.805 votes

Rank #72,567 AromaticCitrus

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27%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Fire

ÄRIÂZ

4.001 votes

Rank #66,150 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fire takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Fire
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Black1/3

Fire2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackApple Parfums

FireÄRIÂZ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFire

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus83%

herbal65%

soft spicy48%

fresh30%

white floral100%

citrus86%

tuberose72%

rose58%

animalic44%

aromatic30%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

SageCinnamon

Base

Praline

Top

BergamotLemonAlmondCoffee

Heart

TuberoseJasmine SambacOrange BlossomRoseOrris Root

Base

CedarMuskCacao PodAmberTonka BeanVanillaPralineSandalwood

InformationalShared notesLemon and Praline. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Apple Parfums Black opens with a sharp burst of lemon before settling into a warm core of sage and cinnamon. A light touch of sweet praline sits at the base, creating a simple aromatic contrast. It works best as an easy, casual option for cool mornings or low-key daily errands when you want something fresh yet cozy.

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Fire by ÄRIÂZ opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and coffee before softening into a lush white floral heart. Built for women who want presence, this 2025 launch creates a sweet, resinous trail. It excels in cooler evening weather when the praline and tonka bean notes can really bloom on the skin, offering a bold yet…

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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 Fire?

Fire takes 2 of 3 categories. Black is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes; Fire is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Fire for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Black or Fire?

Fire lasts longest (Fire 80/100, Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Fire?

Black projects furthest (Black 50/100, Fire 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Fire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon and Praline.

Is Black or Fire better for summer or winter?

Fire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Fire?

Black has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Sage and Cinnamon, a base of Praline. Fire has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Almond and Coffee, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk, Cacao Pod and Amber.