Fragrance comparison

Black vs Savitri

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

Black

Superdry

2.9062 votes

Rank #21,750 LeatherLavender

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12%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Savitri

Prissana

3.9360 votes

Rank #18,687 CitrusMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Savitri takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black
Choose it for a leather and lavender character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Savitri
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black2/7

Savitri5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackSuperdry

SavitriPrissana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

3.93/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

Category winnerSavitriRating 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

42%Love

30%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerSavitriMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySavitri

SillageSavitri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value44

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

lavender92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

musky92%

powdery84%

amber77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both animalic

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

LimeIncenseMuskCivetOakmossChampacaTangerineAldehydesMandarin OrangeCuminRose de MaiCoriander

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Coriander and Incense. Durations are only published for Savitri, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer79

Fall89

Winter32

Day100

Night44

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men28

Unisex60

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#18,687

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSavitriHigher 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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Savitri by Prissana presents an intense, sun-drenched interpretation of the classic chypre style. It opens with an electric burst of tart lime, bright mandarin orange, and sharp aldehydes that hit the senses immediately. Behind that intense citrus greeting sits a complex animalic core powered by civet, musk, and dark …

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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 Savitri?

Savitri takes 5 of 7 categories. Black is rated 2.90/5 from 62 votes; Savitri is rated 3.93/5 from 60 votes. Choose Black for a leather and lavender character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Savitri for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black or Savitri?

Savitri lasts longest (Savitri 79/100, Black 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Savitri?

Savitri projects furthest (Savitri 60/100, Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Savitri smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic accords. Common notes include Lime, Coriander and Incense.

Is Black or Savitri better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black and Savitri?

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. Savitri features Lime, Incense, Musk, Civet and Oakmoss.