Fragrance comparison

Black vs Sameer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black

Max Philip

3.6229 votes

Rank #18,658 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Sameer

Junaid Jamshed

4.009 votes

Rank #40,573 FruityAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 2 of 4 categories.

Black
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sameer
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black2/4

Sameer1/4

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

SameerJunaid Jamshed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

11%Love

78%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSameer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

leather84%

citrus77%

woody69%

smoky61%

fruity100%

amber92%

mossy84%

fresh77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity

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

ApplePineappleBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

PatchouliRoseJasmineWoody NotesBirch

Base

OakmossAmbergrisVanilla

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

Spring14

Summer100

Fall29

Winter0

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex8

Women13

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,658

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#40,573

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlackHigher 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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Sameer by Junaid Jamshed offers a crisp, aromatic profile for men who prefer a clean, daily-driver scent. It opens with a vibrant burst of apple and pineapple, settling into a woody, mossy base. Ideal for warm weather, this fragrance provides a refreshing feel that suits casual office settings and daytime outings with…

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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 Sameer?

Black takes 2 of 4 categories. Black is rated 3.62/5 from 29 votes; Sameer is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Black for a fruity and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sameer for a fruity and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Sameer?

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

Which projects more, Black or Sameer?

Sameer projects furthest (Sameer 64/100, Black 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Sameer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Pineapple and Apple.

Is Black or Sameer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black and Sameer?

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. Sameer has top notes of Apple, Pineapple, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine and Woody Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris and Vanilla.