Fragrance comparison

Black Cavalier Surge vs Hype

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

76%scent match

Very similar

Hype

ÄRIÂZ

3.001 votes

Rank #67,354 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 longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Hype
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Black Cavalier Surge3/4

Hype1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cavalier Surge
Sillage & projection: Black Cavalier Surge
Value for money: Hype
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

HypeÄRIÂZ

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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

0%Love

0%Like

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cavalier Surge

SillageBlack Cavalier Surge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value100

Category winnerHypeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

fresh83%

green74%

amber65%

white floral56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

amber65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

Scent match76%Very similar · both citrus, fresh spicy and fresh

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

GrapefruitBergamotGinger

Heart

NeroliCinnamon

Base

AmbroxanBlack TeaGuaiac WoodFrankincense

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Neroli and Frankincense. 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

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#67,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

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Hype by ÄRIÂZ opens with a sharp, photorealistic burst of grapefruit and ginger, settling into a clean, aquatic wood base. This 2025 release leans into a modern, minimalist aesthetic, perfect for everyday wear in warmer weather. It offers a bright, energetic profile that feels right at home in casual settings like a c…

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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 Hype?

Black Cavalier Surge takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Cavalier Surge is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Hype is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Cavalier Surge for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Hype for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cavalier Surge or Hype?

Black Cavalier Surge lasts longest (Black Cavalier Surge 76/100, Hype 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cavalier Surge or Hype?

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

Do Black Cavalier Surge and Hype smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Neroli and Frankincense.

Is Black Cavalier Surge or Hype better for summer or winter?

Black Cavalier Surge suits daytime wear; Hype suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cavalier Surge and Hype?

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. Hype has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Neroli and Cinnamon, a base of Ambroxan, Black Tea, Guaiac Wood and Frankincense.