Fragrance comparison

Black vs Muddy Buffalo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 73 ratings analysed

Black

Superdry

2.9062 votes

Rank #21,750 LeatherLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Muddy Buffalo

Journal

3.9111 votes

Rank #59,858 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Muddy Buffalo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black
Choose it for a leather and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Muddy Buffalo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black2/5

Muddy Buffalo3/5

Ratings & consensus: Muddy Buffalo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Muddy Buffalo
Sillage & projection: Black
Value for money: Muddy Buffalo
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

Muddy BuffaloJournal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 3%Want 67%

Category winnerMuddy BuffaloRating 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

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMuddy Buffalo

SillageBlack

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMuddy BuffaloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

amber60%

green50%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

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

DillBlack PepperCorianderLimeWhite Grapefruit

Heart

VetiverNutmegLaurels

Base

Siam BenzoinSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Incense

InformationalShared notesLime, 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

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter17

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#59,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Muddy Buffalo by Journal merges warm spices and citrus to create a relaxed, comforting aroma. Dill and white grapefruit spark a bright, slightly bitter opening, while Siam benzoin and nutmeg ground the base. It is a highly approachable scent designed for casual daytime wear during the transition from cool spring morni…

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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 Muddy Buffalo?

Muddy Buffalo takes 3 of 5 categories. Black is rated 2.90/5 from 62 votes; Muddy Buffalo is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Black for a leather and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Muddy Buffalo for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Muddy Buffalo?

Muddy Buffalo lasts longest (Muddy Buffalo 73/100, Black 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Muddy Buffalo?

Black projects furthest (Black 53/100, Muddy Buffalo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Muddy Buffalo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Nutmeg, Coriander and Incense.

Is Black or Muddy Buffalo better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Muddy Buffalo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Muddy Buffalo?

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. Muddy Buffalo has top notes of Dill, Black Pepper, Coriander and Lime, heart notes of Vetiver, Nutmeg and Laurels, a base of Siam Benzoin, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.