Black vs Indolice
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Indolice takes 3 of 5 categories.
BlackChoose it for a leather and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
IndoliceChoose it for a earthy and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Black2/5
Indolice3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Indolice
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Indolice
- Sillage & projection
- Indolice
- Value for money
- Black
- 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
BlackSuperdryIndoliceProvidence Perfume Co.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.90/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%
3.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 5%Had 3%Want 92%
Category winnerIndoliceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate4%Love
48%Like
20%Ok
24%Dislike
4%Hate
25 votes
40%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIndolice
SillageIndolice
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
lavender92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
animalic69%
smoky61%
earthy100%
herbal88%
mossy77%
aromatic65%
white floral53%
fresh spicy42%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity NotesLime
Heart
LavenderNutmegCorianderThymeJasmine
Base
LeatherSandalwoodIncenseResinsoak moss
Top15-30 mins
Boletus edulisCorianderMimosa
Heart2-4 hrs
JasmineRoseBasil
Base6-8+ hrs
oak mossNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)Incense
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Jasmine, Incense and oak moss. Durations are only published for Indolice, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night88
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,717
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#43,643
PerfumerCharna Ethier
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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…
Reviews →Indolice by Providence Perfume Co. is an unconventional, dark botanical chypre that blends wild forest earthiness with lush flowers. It opens with an unmistakable savory flash of Boletus edulis porcini mushroom paired with spicy coriander and soft mimosa. As the wild opening settles, the heart reveals a rich Sambac ja…
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 or Indolice?
Indolice takes 3 of 5 categories. Black is rated 2.90/5 from 62 votes; Indolice is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Black for a leather and lavender character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Indolice for a earthy and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black or Indolice?
Indolice lasts longest (Indolice 80/100, Black 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black or Indolice?
Indolice projects furthest (Indolice 70/100, Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black and Indolice smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Jasmine, Incense and oak moss.
Is Black or Indolice better for summer or winter?
Black suits daytime wear; Indolice suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black and Indolice?
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. Indolice has top notes of Boletus edulis, Coriander and Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose and Basil, a base of oak moss, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Incense.
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