Fragrance comparison

Black vs Daring

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black

Lanoe

3.4518 votes

Rank #25,105 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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64%scent match

Closely related

Daring

Ahuja

4.258 votes

Rank #37,812 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Daring
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black3/3

Daring0/3

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

BlackLanoe

DaringAhuja

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 68%Had 4%Want 29%

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

1 vote · too few to score

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

woody48%

earthy30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

aromatic50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesCitruses

Heart

ClovesPepperCumin

Base

VetiverCedarPatchouliLeather

Top

CitrusesPepper

Heart

GeraniumPatchouli

Base

CedarEarthy Notes

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Pepper, Cedar and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring71

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men63

Unisex13

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,105

PerfumerSimone Schmelzer

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#37,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Lanoe opens with a crisp hit of juniper berries and citrus, then moves into a spiced heart of clove, pepper, and cumin. The dry-down turns woodier and darker, with vetiver, cedar, patchouli, and leather giving it an earthy, aromatic feel. It reads as a sharp, spicy woody scent with a unisex profile. If you en…

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Daring opens with a peppery citrus lift, then settles into a greener, earthier mix of geranium, patchouli and cedar. On skin it usually reads fresh-spicy and woody rather than heavy, with moderate wear and a price point that feels easy to justify. Sample first if you want a clean masculine citrus with some earthy text…

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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 Daring?

Black takes 3 of 3 categories. Black is rated 3.45/5 from 18 votes; Daring is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Black for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Daring for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Daring?

Black lasts longest (Black 72/100, Daring 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Daring?

Black projects furthest (Black 65/100, Daring 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Daring smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Pepper, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Black or Daring better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Daring suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Daring?

Black has top notes of Juniper Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Cloves, Pepper and Cumin, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Leather. Daring has top notes of Citruses and Pepper, heart notes of Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Cedar and Earthy Notes.