Fragrance comparison

Black vs Fierce Savage

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 195 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black

Denim

3.88192 votes

Rank #14,524 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Fierce Savage

The Dua Brand

4.003 votes

Rank #58,081 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fierce Savage
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration.

Black3/5

Fierce Savage2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackDenim

Fierce SavageThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 54%Had 38%Want 9%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 85%Had 0%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFierce Savage

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Top15-30 mins

GeraniumJasmineRose

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossAmberLabdanum

Notes

Calabrian bergamotSichuan PepperAmbroxanMuskFirLavenderCardamomVetiverLemonLily-of-the-ValleyBrazilian RosewoodAquatic notes

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerFierce SavageLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day100

Night79

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night48

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men99

Unisex0

Women1

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 33%Work 28%Party 21%Date 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#58,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher 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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Fierce Savage by The Dua Brand brings together the crisp locker room confidence of classic collegiate colognes and the buzzing mineral pepper of modern blue fragrances. The opening hits immediately with bright Calabrian bergamot, zesty lemon, and a snap of green fir needles. As the initial citrus blast settles, cool l…

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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 Fierce Savage?

Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Black is rated 3.88/5 from 192 votes; Fierce Savage is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fierce Savage for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration.

Which lasts longer, Black or Fierce Savage?

Fierce Savage lasts longest (Fierce Savage 80/100, Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Fierce Savage?

Black projects furthest (Black 57/100, Fierce Savage 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Fierce Savage smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords.

Is Black or Fierce Savage better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Fierce Savage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Fierce Savage?

Black has top notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Labdanum. Fierce Savage features Calabrian bergamot, Sichuan Pepper, Ambroxan, Musk and Fir.