Black vs Pyrus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
BlackChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
PyrusChoose it for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black2/4
Pyrus2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black
- Sillage & projection
- Pyrus
- Value for money
- Pyrus
- 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
BlackBarba BrasilPyrusCriminal ElementsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 56%Had 33%Want 11%
3.70/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 33%Had 8%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
50%Love
10%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
15%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack
SillagePyrus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPyrusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
lavender84%
white floral77%
fresh69%
musky61%
lavender100%
fruity92%
salty84%
woody77%
marine69%
fresh61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both lavender, woody and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeLavenderPearApple
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineRose
Base
CedarMuskVanilla
Notes
LavenderSaltPearAppleWalnutDriftwood
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesLavender, Pear and Apple. Durations are only published for Pyrus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer80
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night57
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#49,178
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#60,060
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack by Barba Brasil opens with a bright burst of lime, followed by the crisp crunch of pear and green apple. A clean aromatic heart of lavender and jasmine emerges on skin, keeping the profile fresh and uplifting. Over a few hours, it settles into a warm base of cedarwood and vanilla, creating a subtle contrast of s…
Reviews →Pyrus by Criminal Elements offers a refreshing coastal take on fruit, pairing crisp sliced pear and tart green apple with an airy splash of sea salt. Rather than turning into a syrupy dessert, the fruit sits over clean driftwood, dry aromatic lavender, and savory crushed walnut. This balance keeps the sweetness in che…
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 Pyrus?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Pyrus is rated 3.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose Black for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Pyrus for a lavender and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black or Pyrus?
They last about the same: Black 70/100, Pyrus 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black or Pyrus?
Pyrus projects furthest (Pyrus 69/100, Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black and Pyrus smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pear and Apple.
Is Black or Pyrus better for summer or winter?
Black suits day or night wear; Pyrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black and Pyrus?
Black has top notes of Lime, Lavender, Pear and Apple, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Vanilla. Pyrus features Lavender, Salt, Pear, Apple and Walnut.
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