Fragrance comparison

Black Cavalier Royalty vs Arrazo

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Cavalier Royalty

Le Bonheur Perfumes

5.002 votes

Rank #41,046 LavenderCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Arrazo

Phytoderm

3.6411 votes

Rank #60,834 Fresh SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cavalier Royalty takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Cavalier Royalty
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Arrazo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Cavalier Royalty3/4

Arrazo1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Cavalier RoyaltyLe Bonheur Perfumes

ArrazoPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 71%Had 21%Want 7%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

18%Love

36%Like

36%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cavalier Royalty

SillageBlack Cavalier Royalty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value92

Category winnerArrazoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

leather65%

woody56%

fresh spicy100%

lavender91%

mossy83%

citrus74%

green65%

earthy56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both lavender, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderBergamotPetitgrain

Heart1.5 to 2 hours

PatchouliGingerGeranium

Base3 to 4 hours

LeatherVetiverAmber

Top

BasilLavenderLemonPetitgrainSage

Heart

CuminGeraniumJuniperCedarPatchouli

Base

OakmossVetiverAmberSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesLavender, Petitgrain, Patchouli and Geranium. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier Royalty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#60,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Cavalier RoyaltyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cavalier Royalty by Le Bonheur Perfumes blends clean barbershop freshness with warm resinous depth. The fragrance begins with crisp bergamot, herbal petitgrain, and a sharp burst of soothing lavender. As the initial brightness settles, spicy ginger and green geranium join an earthy patchouli core, giving the mid…

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Arrazo by Phytoderm is a sharp, classic aromatic fougere designed for the daily rotation of a man who values clean, herbal presence. With a dominant profile of basil and lavender set against a sturdy base of oakmoss and leather, it delivers a disciplined, professional scent that cuts through the noise of modern sweetn…

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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 Cavalier Royalty or Arrazo?

Black Cavalier Royalty takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Cavalier Royalty is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Arrazo is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Black Cavalier Royalty for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Arrazo for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cavalier Royalty or Arrazo?

Black Cavalier Royalty lasts longest (Black Cavalier Royalty 60/100, Arrazo 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cavalier Royalty or Arrazo?

Black Cavalier Royalty projects furthest (Black Cavalier Royalty 50/100, Arrazo 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cavalier Royalty and Arrazo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Petitgrain, Patchouli and Geranium.

Is Black Cavalier Royalty or Arrazo better for summer or winter?

Black Cavalier Royalty suits evening wear; Arrazo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cavalier Royalty and Arrazo?

Black Cavalier Royalty has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Patchouli, Ginger and Geranium, a base of Leather, Vetiver and Amber. Arrazo has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Cumin, Geranium, Juniper and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Sandalwood.