Black vs Kings & Queens Excellence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kings & Queens Excellence takes 3 of 3 categories.
BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character.
Kings & Queens ExcellenceChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Black0/3
Kings & Queens Excellence3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Kings & Queens Excellence
- Sillage & projection
- Kings & Queens Excellence
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kings & Queens Excellence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BlackApple ParfumsKings & Queens ExcellenceAmaranWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
4.56/ 5 · 25 votes
Have 43%Had 6%Want 51%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
40%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
72%Love
16%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityKings & Queens Excellence
SillageKings & Queens Excellence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus83%
herbal65%
soft spicy48%
fresh30%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
sweet84%
balsamic77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lemon
Heart
SageCinnamon
Base
Praline
Top
LemonSage
Heart
Black CardamomTolu BalsamCinnamonPraline
Base
Brazilian RosewoodBlack AmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLemon, Sage, 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 seasonNo season votes yet
Spring78
Summer61
Fall96
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#71,753
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#27,980
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKings & Queens ExcellenceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApple 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 →Kings & Queens Excellence by Amaran is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Kings & Queens Excellence was launched in 2021. Top notes are Lemon and Sage; middle notes are Black Cardamom, Tolu Balsam, Cinnamon and Praline; base notes are Brazilian Rosewood, Black Amber and Patchouli.
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 Kings & Queens Excellence?
Kings & Queens Excellence takes 3 of 3 categories. Black is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes; Kings & Queens Excellence is rated 4.56/5 from 25 votes. Choose Black for a aromatic and citrus character. Choose Kings & Queens Excellence for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black or Kings & Queens Excellence?
Kings & Queens Excellence lasts longest (Kings & Queens Excellence 87/100, Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black or Kings & Queens Excellence?
Kings & Queens Excellence projects furthest (Kings & Queens Excellence 83/100, Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black and Kings & Queens Excellence smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sage, Cinnamon and Praline.
Is Black or Kings & Queens Excellence better for summer or winter?
Kings & Queens Excellence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black and Kings & Queens Excellence?
Black has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Sage and Cinnamon, a base of Praline. Kings & Queens Excellence has top notes of Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Black Cardamom, Tolu Balsam, Cinnamon and Praline, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Black Amber and Patchouli.
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