Fragrance comparison

Black vs Syriac

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,520 ratings analysed

Black

Bvlgari

3.946,516 votes

Rank #1,424 LeatherVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Syriac

Nilafar du Nil

5.004 votes

Rank #42,207 WoodyOzonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Syriac takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black
Choose it for a leather and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Syriac
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black1/4

Syriac3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Syriac
Sillage & projection: Syriac
Value for money: Syriac
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

BlackBvlgari

SyriacNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 6,516 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

5,962 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevitySyriac

SillageSyriac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSyriacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

vanilla91%

powdery83%

animalic74%

woody65%

amber56%

woody100%

ozonic92%

tropical84%

amber77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green TeaBergamotRose

Heart

SandalwoodCedarJasmine

Base

LeatherVanillaAmberMuskOakmoss

Top

LemonMangoCypressBergamot

Heart

Ozonic notesGreen TeaVioletVanillaPlum

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodLabdanumCedarOakmossCaramelAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men48

Unisex47

Women5

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,424

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews127

Overall rank#42,207

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Bvlgari is a smoky leather vanilla fragrance with a cult urban character. It opens with green tea, bergamot and rose, then moves into dry woods before settling into rubbery leather, amber, musk and soft vanilla. It suits cooler weather and people who enjoy unusual designer fragrances. Sample first if you disl…

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Syriac by Nilafar du Nil is a striking woody fragrance that brings an airy, tropical brightness to a grounded, resinous core. Launched in 2025, this composition balances sharp citrus and exotic mango with deep, textured woods. It works remarkably well as a signature scent for those who enjoy depth without the heavy we…

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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 Syriac?

Syriac takes 3 of 4 categories. Black is rated 3.94/5 from 6,516 votes; Syriac is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Black for a leather and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Syriac for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Syriac?

Syriac lasts longest (Syriac 75/100, Black 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Syriac?

Syriac projects furthest (Syriac 92/100, Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Syriac smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Green Tea, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Black or Syriac better for summer or winter?

Syriac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Syriac?

Black has top notes of Green Tea, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Syriac has top notes of Lemon, Mango, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Ozonic notes, Green Tea, Violet and Vanilla, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Cedar.