Black by Morgan vs Satin Vanilla
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Satin Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories.
Black by MorganChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Satin VanillaChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Black by Morgan1/7
Satin Vanilla5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Satin Vanilla
- Community sentiment
- Satin Vanilla
- Longevity
- Satin Vanilla
- Sillage & projection
- Satin Vanilla
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Black by Morgan
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Satin Vanilla
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black by MorganMorganSatin VanillaBirkholzWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 34%Had 15%Want 52%
3.97/ 5 · 260 votes
Have 19%Had 7%Want 75%
Category winnerSatin VanillaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
47%Like
18%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
54%Love
24%Like
15%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
46 votes
Category winnerSatin VanillaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySatin Vanilla
SillageSatin Vanilla
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
vanilla92%
caramel84%
warm spicy77%
coffee69%
white floral61%
vanilla100%
sweet92%
caramel84%
lactonic77%
rum69%
woody61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and caramel
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PepperFreesia
Heart2-4 hrs
CaramelCoffeeOrange BlossomCoconut
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaSandalwoodMusk
Top
RumPlumPepper
Heart
CaramelOrange BlossomGardenia
Base
VanillaMilkSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPepper, 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 seasonSpring31
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day75
Night100
Spring30
Summer9
Fall91
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBlack by MorganMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,966
PerfumerJérôme di Marino
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#2,836
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews99
Category winnerSatin VanillaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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…
Reviews →Satin Vanilla is a creamy gourmand vanilla built around rum, caramel, milk and soft woods. On skin it often reads as sweet vanilla milk first, with a brief boozy lift, a touch of plum fruitiness and a peppery flicker that keeps it from feeling totally flat. The appeal is comfort and texture: lactonic, warm, dessert-li…
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 by Morgan or Satin Vanilla?
Satin Vanilla takes 5 of 7 categories. Black by Morgan is rated 3.95/5 from 57 votes; Satin Vanilla is rated 3.97/5 from 260 votes. Choose Black by Morgan for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Satin Vanilla for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Black by Morgan or Satin Vanilla?
Satin Vanilla lasts longest (Satin Vanilla 78/100, Black by Morgan 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black by Morgan or Satin Vanilla?
Projection is very close: Satin Vanilla 67/100, Black by Morgan 66/100 for sillage.
Do Black by Morgan and Satin Vanilla smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and caramel accords. Common notes include Pepper, Caramel, Orange Blossom and Vanilla.
Is Black by Morgan or Satin Vanilla better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black by Morgan is the stronger pick. For winter, Satin Vanilla is the stronger pick. Black by Morgan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black by Morgan and Satin Vanilla?
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. Satin Vanilla has top notes of Rum, Plum and Pepper, heart notes of Caramel, Orange Blossom and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla, Milk and Sandalwood.
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