Fragrance comparison

Black Cavalier Surge vs Elysian Fraiche

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Cavalier Surge

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.805 votes

Rank #37,505 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Elysian Fraiche

Amoret

5.001 votes

Rank #50,764 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cavalier Surge takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Cavalier Surge
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Elysian Fraiche
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Cavalier Surge3/4

Elysian Fraiche1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Cavalier SurgeLe Bonheur Perfumes

Elysian FraicheAmoret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 100%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityElysian Fraiche

SillageBlack Cavalier Surge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBlack Cavalier SurgeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

fresh83%

green74%

amber65%

white floral56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

amber80%

woody70%

fresh60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

OrangeGingerBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

NeroliFrankincenseCinnamon

Base4 to 8 hours

Black TeaGuaiac WoodAmber

Top

BergamotOrangeCitron

Heart

CinnamonNeroliGinger

Base

Guaiac WoodBlack TeaOlibanumAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesOrange, Ginger, Bergamot and Neroli. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier Surge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#50,764

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack Cavalier SurgeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Cavalier Surge by Le Bonheur Perfumes is an oriental spicy fragrance that centers on bright citrus, warm spices, and a grounding woody base. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot and sweet orange, sharpened by fresh ginger. As the bright start settles, the scent reveals a clean heart of neroli blended wi…

Reviews →

Elysian Fraiche by Amoret offers a refreshing spin on the classic citrus profile by injecting hot ginger and dry black tea into the mix. Calabrian bergamot and bitter citron open the wear with a sharp fizz, before settling into a warm, wood-infused skin scent. It is a crisp option for warm summer mornings and casual o…

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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 Surge or Elysian Fraiche?

Black Cavalier Surge takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Cavalier Surge is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Elysian Fraiche is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Cavalier Surge for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Elysian Fraiche for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cavalier Surge or Elysian Fraiche?

Elysian Fraiche lasts longest (Elysian Fraiche 100/100, Black Cavalier Surge 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cavalier Surge or Elysian Fraiche?

Black Cavalier Surge projects furthest (Black Cavalier Surge 60/100, Elysian Fraiche 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cavalier Surge and Elysian Fraiche smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Orange, Ginger, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is Black Cavalier Surge or Elysian Fraiche better for summer or winter?

Black Cavalier Surge suits daytime wear; Elysian Fraiche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cavalier Surge and Elysian Fraiche?

Black Cavalier Surge has top notes of Orange, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Frankincense and Cinnamon, a base of Black Tea, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Elysian Fraiche has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Citron, heart notes of Cinnamon, Neroli and Ginger, a base of Guaiac Wood, Black Tea, Olibanum and Ambroxan.