Fragrance comparison

Black vs Limited Edition 06

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Black

John Player Special

4.002 votes

Rank #61,283 LavenderWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Limited Edition 06

Massimo Dutti

4.3010 votes

Rank #45,321 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Limited Edition 06 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black
Choose it for a lavender and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Limited Edition 06
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black0/3

Limited Edition 063/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Limited Edition 06
Sillage & projection: Limited Edition 06
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Limited Edition 06

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackJohn Player Special

Limited Edition 06Massimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 27%Want 45%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLimited Edition 06

SillageLimited Edition 06

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

woody61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGingerBergamotYuzu

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCinnamonBlack PepperSage

Base4-6 hrs

TobaccoSandalwoodPatchouliWhite MuskOlibanum

Top

Blood OrangeYuzuCalone

Heart

TeaBlack Pepper

Base

Palisander RosewoodCedarwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Black Pepper and White Musk. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,321

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLimited Edition 06Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Player Special Black delivers an easygoing splash of crisp green apple, sharp ginger, and bitter yuzu right from the opening mist. It feels immediate and sporty. Within twenty minutes, the brisk citrus punch settles into an aromatic heart of herbal lavender, warm cinnamon bark, and cracked black pepper. A subtle …

Reviews →

Massimo Dutti Limited Edition 06 opens with a sharp burst of sour yuzu and blood orange paired against marine calone. The initial citrus rush settles quickly as black tea and cracked black pepper emerge in the middle phase, bringing a smoky, herbal dryness that contrasts with the watery start. As the scent dries down…

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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 Limited Edition 06?

Limited Edition 06 takes 3 of 3 categories. Black is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Limited Edition 06 is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Black for a lavender and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Limited Edition 06 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Limited Edition 06?

Limited Edition 06 lasts longest (Limited Edition 06 57/100, Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Limited Edition 06?

Limited Edition 06 projects furthest (Limited Edition 06 63/100, Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Limited Edition 06 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Black Pepper and White Musk.

Is Black or Limited Edition 06 better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Limited Edition 06 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Limited Edition 06?

Black has top notes of Apple, Ginger, Bergamot and Yuzu, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Sandalwood, Patchouli and White Musk. Limited Edition 06 has top notes of Blood Orange, Yuzu and Calone, heart notes of Tea and Black Pepper, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Cedarwood and White Musk.