Fragrance comparison

Black vs Kamikadze

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

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Kamikadze

Apple Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #66,282 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kamikadze takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.
Kamikadze
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Black0/3

Kamikadze2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackApple Parfums

KamikadzeApple Parfums

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 57%Had 0%Want 43%

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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageKamikadze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus83%

herbal65%

soft spicy48%

fresh30%

amber100%

sweet92%

cinnamon84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

SageCinnamon

Base

Praline

Notes

CitrusesSageCinnamonPralineBlack Amber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSage, Cinnamon 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

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKamikadzeHigher 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.

Reviews →

Kamikadze by Apple Parfums delivers a sweet, aromatic profile built around warm spices and gourmand amber. The scent opens with a sharp flash of tart citruses and fresh sage, cutting through the air before melting into a confectionery heart. As the top notes settle, warm cinnamon and sweet praline take over the foregr…

Reviews →

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 Kamikadze?

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

Which lasts longer, Black or Kamikadze?

They last about the same: Black 40/100, Kamikadze 40/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black or Kamikadze?

Kamikadze projects furthest (Kamikadze 60/100, Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Kamikadze smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Sage, Cinnamon and Praline.

What are the notes in Black and Kamikadze?

Black has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Sage and Cinnamon, a base of Praline. Kamikadze features Citruses, Sage, Cinnamon, Praline and Black Amber.