Fragrance comparison

Black vs 1891

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

Black

Superdry

2.9062 votes

Rank #21,750 LeatherLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

1891

Alkemia Perfumes

4.1226 votes

Rank #22,862 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1891 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a leather and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1891
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black1/7

18915/7

Ratings & consensus: 1891
Community sentiment: 1891
Longevity: 1891
Sillage & projection: 1891
Value for money: 1891
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackSuperdry

1891Alkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

4.12/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winner1891Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

4%Love

48%Like

20%Ok

24%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

35%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winner1891Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1891

Sillage1891

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value81

Category winner1891Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

lavender61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesLime

Heart

LavenderNutmegCorianderThymeJasmine

Base

LeatherSandalwoodIncenseResinsoak moss

Notes

LavenderMandarin OrangeClovesNutmegWhite CarnationPrecious WoodsPink PepperIncenseBay LeafGinger flowerOpiumCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night88

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night63

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#22,862

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black by Superdry is an aromatic Oriental fragrance that balances sharp lime against a leathery, resinous base. Launched in 2011, it is designed for the modern man who prefers a subtle, clean presence at the office. This scent avoids overpowering projections, settling into an intimate, professional skin aroma that sui…

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1891 by Alkemia Perfumes is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for men. 1891 was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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 1891?

1891 takes 5 of 7 categories. Black is rated 2.90/5 from 62 votes; 1891 is rated 4.12/5 from 26 votes. Choose Black for a leather and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1891 for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or 1891?

1891 lasts longest (1891 62/100, Black 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or 1891?

1891 projects furthest (1891 62/100, Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and 1891 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Incense.

Is Black or 1891 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Black is the stronger pick. Black suits daytime wear; 1891 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and 1891?

Black has top notes of Fruity Notes and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Thyme, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Incense and Resins. 1891 features Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Cloves, Nutmeg and White Carnation.