Fragrance comparison

Black vs Discover

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black

Superdry

2.9062 votes

Rank #21,717 LeatherLavender

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Discover

Juvena

4.502 votes

Rank #48,797 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black
Choose it for a leather and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Discover
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black2/3

Discover1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackSuperdry

DiscoverJuvena

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity20

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDiscoverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

lavender61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Top

LavenderAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeThyme

Heart

NutmegCoriander

Base

SandalwoodPatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Thyme. 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,717

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#48,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Discover by Juvena is a throwback woody chypre from 1994, built on a robust base of oak moss and patchouli. It opens with sharp lemon and clean lavender, quickly transitioning to a warmer, herbal mid section. Perfect for men who appreciate traditional, slightly retro masculine scents with green, earthy undertones.

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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 Discover?

Black takes 2 of 3 categories. Black is rated 2.90/5 from 62 votes; Discover is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black for a leather and lavender character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Discover for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Discover?

Black lasts longest (Black 59/100, Discover 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Discover smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Thyme.

Is Black or Discover better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Discover suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Discover?

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. Discover has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Thyme, heart notes of Nutmeg and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and oak moss.