Fragrance comparison

Black vs The Chypre

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 201 ratings analysed

Black

Denim

3.88192 votes

Rank #14,524 WoodyAmber

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50%scent match

Some overlap

The Chypre

Insider Parfums

3.789 votes

Rank #40,960 WoodyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Chypre
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black2/4

The Chypre2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Chypre
Sillage & projection: The Chypre
Value for money: Black
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

BlackDenim

The ChypreInsider Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 192 votes

Have 54%Had 38%Want 9%

3.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%

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

56%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 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

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe Chypre

SillageThe Chypre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value78

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and warm spicy

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

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

GeraniumTuberosePeachVioletPlumHeliotropeJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

OakmossLeatherPatchouliOrrisSandalwoodCedarCivetClove

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Jasmine, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men99

Unisex0

Women1

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

Men33

Unisex56

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#40,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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The Chypre by Insider Parfums brings a classic structure to life with a modern, layered approach. It opens with bright aldehydes and bergamot before settling into a complex heart of peach, plum, and rose. The base remains dense and earthy, defined by oakmoss, leather, and patchouli. It is an ideal choice for fall, per…

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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 The Chypre?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black is rated 3.88/5 from 192 votes; The Chypre is rated 3.78/5 from 9 votes. Choose Black for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Chypre for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or The Chypre?

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

Which projects more, Black or The Chypre?

The Chypre projects furthest (The Chypre 68/100, Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and The Chypre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Jasmine, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Black or The Chypre better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; The Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and The Chypre?

Black has top notes of Geranium, Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Labdanum. The Chypre has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Tuberose, Peach and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Patchouli and Orris.