Fragrance comparison

Black vs Decimo

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 288 ratings analysed

Black

Max Philip

3.6229 votes

Rank #17,636 FruityMusky

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63%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Decimo

Gritti

4.00259 votes

Rank #9,595 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decimo takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Decimo
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black1/7

Decimo6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackMax Philip

DecimoGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerDecimoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

39%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

259 votes

Category winnerDecimoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDecimo

SillageDecimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value47

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

leather84%

citrus77%

woody69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, leather and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotPineappleApple

Heart

BirchPatchouliMoroccan JasmineRose

Base

MuskOakmossAmbergrisVanilla

Top30 to 60 minutes

BergamotBlack CurrantNeroli

Heart2 to 4 hours

BirchPatchouliRose

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbergrisMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Birch and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Decimo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer92

Fall98

Winter57

Day100

Night74

Category winnerDecimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex8

Women13

Men78

Unisex19

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,636

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#9,595

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerDecimoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Max Philip is a fruity chypre with clear Aventus-inspired territory, opening on pineapple, citrus and black currant before moving into birch smoke, patchouli, florals and a musky base. It can feel bright and fairly loud early on, then settles into a drier, floral-musky wear that may suit men who want this sty…

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Decimo by Gritti is a crisp, woody fragrance designed around sharp fruit and dry timber. It opens with an energetic burst of tart bergamot and tangy black currant, backed by a mild touch of neroli. As the opening brightens, the core reveals smoky birch wood alongside earthy patchouli and a restrained hint of rose. The…

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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 Decimo?

Decimo takes 6 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.62/5 from 29 votes; Decimo is rated 4.00/5 from 259 votes. Choose Black for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Decimo for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Decimo?

Decimo lasts longest (Decimo 73/100, Black 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Decimo?

Decimo projects furthest (Decimo 59/100, Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Decimo smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, leather and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Birch and Patchouli.

Is Black or Decimo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black and Decimo?

Black has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli, Moroccan Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Ambergris and Vanilla. Decimo has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant and Neroli, heart notes of Birch, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Vanilla.