Fragrance comparison

Black vs Essenceuality

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black

Momo Design

3.004 votes

Rank #70,839 CitrusGreen

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60%scent match

Closely related

Essenceuality

Roberta Andrade

4.147 votes

Rank #42,668 MuskyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Essenceuality
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black2/3

Essenceuality1/3

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: Essenceuality

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackMomo Design

EssenceualityRoberta Andrade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green91%

fresh83%

fruity74%

musky65%

woody56%

musky100%

woody83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

fresh30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

SpicesFruits

Base

Woodsy NotesMusk

Top

Citruses

Heart

Woodsy Notes

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Woodsy Notes and Musk. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring20

Summer0

Fall100

Winter20

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,668

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEssenceualityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Momo Design opens with a lively splash of zesty citruses and crisp green leaves that feels like stepping outside on a cool spring morning. As the initial sharpness settles, a smooth blend of sweet fruits and warm spices warms up on your skin, adding body without becoming heavy or cloying. The base rests comfo…

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Essenceuality by Roberta Andrade is a stark, minimal woody fragrance that focuses on the interplay between citrus and dry musk. Launched in 2013, it offers an unconventional experience for those who prefer scents that stay close to the skin. It works best as an everyday office scent in moderate weather where subtlety …

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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 Essenceuality?

Black takes 2 of 3 categories. Black is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Essenceuality is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Black for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Essenceuality for a musky and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Essenceuality?

Black lasts longest (Black 70/100, Essenceuality 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Essenceuality?

Black projects furthest (Black 67/100, Essenceuality 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Essenceuality smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is Black or Essenceuality better for summer or winter?

Black suits day or night wear; Essenceuality suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Essenceuality?

Black has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of Spices and Fruits, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Essenceuality has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Musk.