Fragrance comparison

Black vs mark Bohista

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Black

Pormans

4.001 votes

Rank #60,003 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

mark Bohista

mark.

4.3050 votes

Rank #19,814 Warm SpicyChocolate

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

mark Bohista takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring.
mark Bohista
Choose it for a warm spicy and chocolate character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black0/4

mark Bohista4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackPormans

mark Bohistamark.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.30/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 32%Had 29%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

44%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevitymark Bohista

Sillagemark Bohista

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnermark BohistaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

chocolate91%

sweet83%

musky74%

white floral65%

powdery56%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesEucalyptusBergamotCitrusLemon

Heart

OrchidRoseLily

Base

Woody NotesAmberMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

GingerLily

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orchid

Base3 to 4 hours

Mexican chocolateMusk

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Lily and Musk. Durations are only published for mark Bohista, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer73

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,814

PerfumerIFF

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnermark BohistaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Pormans kicks off with an energetic flash of bergamot, lemon, and herbal eucalyptus. As the initial citrus blast settles, light floral notes of rose and lily soften the crisp green edges. The fragrance eventually dries down into a subtle mix of cedar-like woody notes, warm amber, and clean musk, offering a st…

Reviews →

mark Bohista by mark. presents an intriguing blend of warm spices, gentle florals, and dusty cacao. Developed by perfumers at IFF and launched in 2006, the scent opens with a lively burst of spicy ginger paired with fresh, crisp lily. Soon after, a powdery orchid heart emerges, steering the fragrance into smooth orien…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black or mark Bohista?

mark Bohista takes 4 of 4 categories. Black is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; mark Bohista is rated 4.30/5 from 50 votes. Choose Black for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring. Choose mark Bohista for a warm spicy and chocolate character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or mark Bohista?

mark Bohista lasts longest (mark Bohista 58/100, Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or mark Bohista?

mark Bohista projects furthest (mark Bohista 63/100, Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and mark Bohista smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Orchid, Lily and Musk.

Is Black or mark Bohista better for summer or winter?

mark Bohista suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and mark Bohista?

Black has top notes of Green Notes, Eucalyptus, Bergamot and Citrus, heart notes of Orchid, Rose and Lily, a base of Woody Notes, Amber and Musk. mark Bohista has top notes of Ginger and Lily, heart notes of Orchid, a base of Mexican chocolate and Musk.