Fragrance comparison

Black Cash vs E5

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #53,910 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Cerchi Nell’Acqua

2.805 votes

Rank #69,228 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cash takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Cash
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
E5
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Black Cash3/4

E51/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cash
Sillage & projection: Black Cash
Value for money: E5
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Cash

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CashAlta Moda

E5Cerchi Nell’Acqua

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

2.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 18%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

0%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerE5Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

fresh30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil

Heart

WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine

Base

Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar

Top15-30 mins

LemonPetitgrainBitter OrangeNeroliBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCorianderCinnamonCarnationPink Pepper

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for E5, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack CashHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, S…

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Cerchi Nell’Acqua E5 bursts open with an intense rush of crushed lemon peel, tart bergamot, and bitter orange. It is sharply refreshing. The first two minutes deliver an eye-opening citrus sting that quickly softens as green petitgrain and soapy neroli emerge. Soon, aromatic lavender and cracked coriander steer the pr…

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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 Cash or E5?

Black Cash takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; E5 is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose E5 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cash or E5?

Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, E5 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cash or E5?

Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, E5 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cash and E5 smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Cinnamon.

Is Black Cash or E5 better for summer or winter?

Black Cash suits daytime wear; E5 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cash and E5?

Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather. E5 has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Bitter Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Cinnamon and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.