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Black by Morgan vs Chocolate

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

Updated 124 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black by Morgan takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Black by Morgan

    Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Chocolate

    Choose it for a chocolate and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black by Morgan4/7
Chocolate3/7
Ratings & consensus
Black by Morgan
Community sentiment
Black by Morgan
Longevity
Chocolate
Sillage & projection
Black by Morgan
Value for money
Chocolate
Versatility
Black by Morgan
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chocolate

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Black by MorganMorgan
ChocolateSergio Nero
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 34%Had 15%Want 52%
3.75/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 33%Had 20%Want 48%
Category winnerBlack by MorganRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
47%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

57 votes

13%Love
58%Like
11%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerBlack by MorganMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityChocolate

SillageBlack by Morgan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value86
Category winnerChocolateBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
sweet100%
vanilla92%
caramel84%
warm spicy77%
coffee69%
white floral61%
chocolate100%
sweet88%
warm spicy77%
cacao65%
caramel53%
citrus42%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
PepperFreesia
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelCoffeeOrange BlossomCoconut
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaSandalwoodMusk
Top
LemonFreesiaBergamot
Heart
CaramelVanillaOrange Blossom
Base
ChocolateMusk
InformationalShared notesFreesia, Caramel, Orange Blossom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Black by Morgan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring31
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day75
Night100
Spring24
Summer20
Fall84
Winter100
Day79
Night100
Category winnerBlack by MorganMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex11
Women89
Men0
Unisex23
Women77
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,077

PerfumerJérôme di Marino

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#10,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerChocolateHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Morgan opens with an unexpected kick of dry black pepper over delicate freesia before settling into a warm, indulgent core of brewed coffee, melted caramel, and sweet orange blossom. As the initial brightness softens, rich vanilla and smooth sandalwood anchor the creamy coconut undertones, creating a comforti…

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Chocolate by Sergio Nero is a gourmand fragrance that focuses on sweet, powdery notes rather than traditional cocoa. It opens with bright citrus and freesia before settling into a warm, sugary heart of caramel and vanilla. It is a playful, affordable choice for those who enjoy sweet scents that linger close to the ski…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black by Morgan or Chocolate?

Black by Morgan takes 4 of 7 categories. Black by Morgan is rated 3.95/5 from 57 votes; Chocolate is rated 3.75/5 from 67 votes. Choose Black by Morgan for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Chocolate for a chocolate and sweet character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black by Morgan or Chocolate?

They last about the same: Chocolate 61/100, Black by Morgan 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black by Morgan or Chocolate?

Black by Morgan projects furthest (Black by Morgan 66/100, Chocolate 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black by Morgan and Chocolate smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and caramel accords. Common notes include Freesia, Caramel, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.

Is Black by Morgan or Chocolate better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chocolate is the stronger pick. For winter, Chocolate is the stronger pick. Black by Morgan suits evening wear; Chocolate suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black by Morgan and Chocolate?

Black by Morgan has top notes of Pepper and Freesia, heart notes of Caramel, Coffee, Orange Blossom and Coconut, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Chocolate has top notes of Lemon, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Caramel, Vanilla and Orange Blossom, a base of Chocolate and Musk.

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