Fragrance comparison

Black Cashmere vs Old School

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Black Cashmere

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2935 votes

Rank #12,531 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Old School

SJA Perfumes

5.002 votes

Rank #29,469 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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

Black Cashmere2/4

Old School2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cashmere
Sillage & projection: Old School
Value for money: Old School
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

Old SchoolSJA Perfumes

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 25%Had 10%Want 65%

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cashmere

SillageOld School

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value60

Category winnerOld SchoolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber90%

musky80%

powdery70%

aromatic60%

woody50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both oud, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clove

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Jasmine

Base

AmberMuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

SaffronCorianderChamomileHyacinthBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

CloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Woody NotesMuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesClove, Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Old School, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day77

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women3

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,469

PerfumerShatha Alzaabi

Launched—

Reviews2

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.

Reviews →

Old School by SJA Perfumes is a smooth, comforting woody fragrance that captures the nostalgic warmth of traditional Gulf perfumery without the barnyard punch. The scent opens with a soothing blend of herbal chamomile, earthy saffron, and a gentle dash of coriander seed. As it settles onto the skin, rich red rose and …

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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 Old School?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Cashmere is rated 4.29/5 from 35 votes; Old School is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Cashmere for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Old School for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cashmere or Old School?

Black Cashmere lasts longest (Black Cashmere 88/100, Old School 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cashmere or Old School?

Old School projects furthest (Old School 85/100, Black Cashmere 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cashmere and Old School smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Clove, Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine and Amber.

Is Black Cashmere or Old School better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Cashmere and Old School?

Black Cashmere has top notes of Clove, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Musk and Vetiver. Old School has top notes of Saffron, Coriander, Chamomile and Hyacinth, heart notes of Clove, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Woody Notes, Musk and Sandalwood.