Black vs Navigator Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Navigator Paris takes 3 of 4 categories.
BlackChoose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Navigator ParisChoose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black1/4
Navigator Paris3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Navigator Paris
- Sillage & projection
- Navigator Paris
- Value for money
- Navigator Paris
- 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
BlackMax PhilipNavigator ParisLe ChameauWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 40%Had 19%Want 41%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
17%Dislike
7%Hate
29 votes
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNavigator Paris
SillageNavigator Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNavigator ParisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
musky92%
leather84%
citrus77%
woody69%
smoky61%
fruity100%
leather92%
sweet84%
amber77%
smoky69%
woody61%
Scent match68%Closely related · both fruity, leather and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantBergamotPineappleApple
Heart
BirchPatchouliMoroccan JasmineRose
Base
MuskOakmossAmbergrisVanilla
Top30 to 45 minutes
PineappleBergamotBlack CurrantApple
Heart2 to 4 hours
BirchMoroccan JasminePatchouliRose
Base5 to 8 hours
AmbergrisMuskoak mossVanille
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple. Durations are only published for Navigator Paris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer93
Fall100
Winter29
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,057
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#49,259
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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…
Reviews →Navigator Paris by Le Chameau delivers an immediate burst of tart fruit and smoky woods. The opening is sharp and bright, combining juicy pineapple, zesty bergamot, crisp apple, and dark black currant. As the initial sweetness settles, birch wood and patchouli introduce a dry, leathery smokiness supported by gentle to…
Reviews →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 Navigator Paris?
Navigator Paris takes 3 of 4 categories. Black is rated 3.62/5 from 29 votes; Navigator Paris is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black for a fruity and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Navigator Paris for a fruity and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black or Navigator Paris?
Navigator Paris lasts longest (Navigator Paris 76/100, Black 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black or Navigator Paris?
Navigator Paris projects furthest (Navigator Paris 75/100, Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black and Navigator Paris smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, leather and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple.
Is Black or Navigator Paris better for summer or winter?
Black suits daytime wear; Navigator Paris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black and Navigator Paris?
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. Navigator Paris has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Apple, heart notes of Birch, Moroccan Jasmine, Patchouli and Rose, a base of Ambergris, Musk, oak moss and Vanille.
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