Fragrance comparison

Black Cash vs The Time

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 786 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #50,276 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

The Time

The House of Oud

4.10776 votes

Rank #6,933 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Black Cash3/5

The Time2/5

Ratings & consensus: The Time
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: The Time

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CashAlta Moda

The TimeThe House of Oud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

4.10/ 5 · 776 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerThe TimeRating 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

39%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

776 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value30

Category winnerBlack CashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

ChamomileBergamotWormwood

Heart

Oolong teaLemon VerbenaIris

Base

Black TeaCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon Verbena, Bergamot, Wormwood and Cedar. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men6

Unisex63

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,276

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,933

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerThe TimeHigher 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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The Time by The House of Oud is a serene, contemplative tea fragrance built around soothing herbal infusions and crisp citrus. It opens with a bright splash of Italian bergamot paired with mellow chamomile and slightly bitter wormwood, giving you the immediate sensation of steeping a fresh cup of herbal tea in a sunli…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Cash or The Time?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes; The Time is rated 4.10/5 from 776 votes. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Time for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Cash or The Time?

Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, The Time 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cash or The Time?

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

Do Black Cash and The Time smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon Verbena, Bergamot, Wormwood and Cedar.

Is Black Cash or The Time better for summer or winter?

Black Cash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cash and The Time?

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. The Time has top notes of Chamomile, Bergamot and Wormwood, heart notes of Oolong tea, Lemon Verbena and Iris, a base of Black Tea, Cedar, Amber and Musk.