Fragrance comparison

Black Cash vs Eau 21

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #56,812 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Eau 21

Aimee de Mars Parfums

3.6532 votes

Rank #20,143 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cash takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Cash
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Eau 21
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Cash4/5

Eau 211/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Cash
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cash
Sillage & projection: Black Cash
Value for money: Black Cash
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau 21

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CashAlta Moda

Eau 21Aimee de Mars Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

3.65/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 21%Had 21%Want 57%

Category winnerBlack CashRating 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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBlack CashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

green60%

mossy50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top

LemonBergamotMintBasil

Heart

CedarSandalwoodOakmoss

Base

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InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Bergamot and Basil. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, 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

Winter0

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#56,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,143

PerfumerValerie Demars

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerEau 21Higher 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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Eau 21 is a light, brisk citrus aromatic with a woody, mossy base. Lemon, bergamot, mint and basil give it a cool green opening, then cedar, sandalwood and oakmoss keep it clean, dry and slightly earthy. It reads as easy, natural and understated rather than bold. If you like fresh fragrances that stay close to the ski…

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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 Eau 21?

Black Cash takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; Eau 21 is rated 3.65/5 from 32 votes. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Eau 21 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cash or Eau 21?

Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, Eau 21 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cash or Eau 21?

Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, Eau 21 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cash and Eau 21 smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Bergamot and Basil.

Is Black Cash or Eau 21 better for summer or winter?

Black Cash suits daytime wear; Eau 21 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cash and Eau 21?

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. Eau 21 has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Mint and Basil, heart notes of Cedar, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.