Fragrance comparison

Black vs Now

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,104 ratings analysed

Black

Max Philip

3.6229 votes

Rank #18,658 FruityMusky

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65%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Now

RAVE

4.041,075 votes

Rank #726 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Now takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Now
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Black1/7

Now6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackMax Philip

NowRAVE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 41%

4.04/ 5 · 1,075 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerNowRating 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

47%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

953 votes

Category winnerNowMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNow

SillageNow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

leather84%

citrus77%

woody69%

smoky61%

fruity100%

sweet90%

tropical80%

fresh70%

musky60%

powdery50%

Scent match65%Closely related · both fruity and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantBergamotPineappleApple

Heart

BirchPatchouliMoroccan JasmineRose

Base

MuskOakmossAmbergrisVanilla

Top

PineappleBergamotAppleBlack Currant

Heart

BirchPatchouliMoroccan JasmineRose

Base

MuskVanillaOakmossAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple. 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

Summer93

Fall100

Winter29

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex8

Women13

Men68

Unisex29

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#726

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews175

Category winnerNowHigher 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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Now by RAVE is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a prominent pineapple note. Launched in 2022, it offers a sweet, fruity experience designed for casual daily use during spring and summer months. This scent provides a straightforward profile that focuses on juicy fruit accords, making it a accessible option for t…

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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 Now?

Now takes 6 of 7 categories. Black is rated 3.62/5 from 29 votes; Now is rated 4.04/5 from 1,075 votes. Choose Black for a fruity and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Now for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black or Now?

They last about the same: Now 67/100, Black 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black or Now?

Now projects furthest (Now 58/100, Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Now smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple.

Is Black or Now better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black and Now?

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