Fragrance comparison

Black Cashmere vs Caravane

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Cashmere

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2935 votes

Rank #12,531 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Caravane

Bienaimé

5.002 votes

Rank #35,284 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cashmere takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Cashmere
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Caravane
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Cashmere3/4

Caravane1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black CashmereBoadicea the Victorious

CaravaneBienaimé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

17%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

9%Hate

35 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cashmere

SillageBlack Cashmere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCaravaneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber90%

musky80%

powdery70%

aromatic60%

woody50%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clove

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Jasmine

Base

AmberMuskVetiver

Top

BergamotCinnamonCloveNutmegAnise

Heart

IncenseYlang-YlangJasmineMyrrhTaif Rose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodVetiverLeatherCedarOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesClove, Jasmine, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day77

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women3

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#35,284

PerfumerRobert Bienaimé

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlack CashmereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boadicea the Victorious Black Cashmere starts with a sharp burst of warm clove before revealing a resinous core of dark oud and indolic jasmine. Soft musk and dry vetiver anchor the heavy amber base. It creates an enveloping warmth suited for crisp winter evenings, formal gatherings, and dark coats.

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Caravane by Bienaimé is a Oriental fragrance for women. Caravane was launched in 1936. The nose behind this fragrance is Robert Bienaimé. Top notes are Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Anise; middle notes are Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Myrrh and Taif Rose; base notes are Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Leather,…

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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 Cashmere or Caravane?

Black Cashmere takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Cashmere is rated 4.29/5 from 35 votes; Caravane is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Cashmere for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Caravane for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cashmere or Caravane?

Black Cashmere lasts longest (Black Cashmere 88/100, Caravane 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cashmere or Caravane?

Black Cashmere projects furthest (Black Cashmere 79/100, Caravane 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cashmere and Caravane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Clove, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Black Cashmere or Caravane better for summer or winter?

Black Cashmere suits evening wear; Caravane suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cashmere and Caravane?

Black Cashmere has top notes of Clove, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk and Vetiver. Caravane has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Clove and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Myrrh, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Leather.