Fragrance comparison

Black vs Enslaved

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 652 ratings analysed

Black

Denim

3.88192 votes

Rank #14,524 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Enslaved

Roja Dove

4.04460 votes

Rank #2,106 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enslaved takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Enslaved
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Black3/7

Enslaved4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackDenim

EnslavedRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 54%Had 38%Want 9%

4.04/ 5 · 460 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerEnslavedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

52%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

192 votes

43%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

301 votes

Category winnerBlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEnslaved

SillageEnslaved

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value40

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, amber and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumJasmineRose

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmberLabdanum

Top

LavenderBergamotLimeLemon

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangGeraniumRoseJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

AmberLabdanumOakmossMuskVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day100

Night79

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men99

Unisex0

Women1

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 15%Party 13%

Men5

Unisex42

Women53

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#2,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerEnslavedHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Black brings rugged barbershop energy straight out of the bottle. It hits fast. A sharp burst of green geranium, spicy rose, and dry jasmine cuts through the opening alcohol flash. The blast softens within twenty minutes. Soon, dark Indonesian patchouli and rough cedar planks take over the heart, giving the scen…

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Enslaved opens with a bright flash of citrus and lavender, then quickly settles into a rich carnation, amber and moss structure that feels warm, spicy and unmistakably old-school. The floral heart stays in the background while the resinous base does most of the talking. This suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-leaning or…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black or Enslaved?

Enslaved takes 4 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.88/5 from 192 votes; Enslaved is rated 4.04/5 from 460 votes. Choose Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Enslaved for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black or Enslaved?

Enslaved lasts longest (Enslaved 87/100, Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Enslaved?

Enslaved projects furthest (Enslaved 76/100, Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Enslaved smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and earthy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Jasmine, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Black or Enslaved better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Enslaved is the stronger pick. Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Enslaved?

Black has top notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Labdanum. Enslaved has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Geranium and Rose, a base of Amber, Labdanum, Oakmoss and Musk.