Fragrance comparison

Black Cavalier Surge vs Neroli & Citron

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Cavalier Surge

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.805 votes

Rank #37,505 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Neroli & Citron

Sorvella Perfume

4.1736 votes

Rank #26,418 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cavalier Surge takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Cavalier Surge
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Neroli & Citron
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Cavalier Surge3/5

Neroli & Citron2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Cavalier SurgeLe Bonheur Perfumes

Neroli & CitronSorvella Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.17/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

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

44%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cavalier Surge

SillageBlack Cavalier Surge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value60

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 spicy88%

fresh77%

green65%

aromatic53%

amber42%

Scent match73%Closely related · 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

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliGingerCinnamon

Base6-8 hrs

Black TeaAmbroxanOlibanumWoody Notes

Category winnerNeroli & CitronLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Spring82

Summer100

Fall35

Winter12

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men11

Unisex74

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNeroli & CitronHigher 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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Neroli & Citron by Sorvella Perfume opens with an immediate splash of tart lemon, sunlit bergamot, and juicy sweet orange that feels like stepping outside on a crisp summer morning. As the sharp citrus bite softens, smooth neroli petals join a lively kick of freshly grated ginger and a pinch of dry cinnamon. The base …

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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 Neroli & Citron?

Black Cavalier Surge takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Cavalier Surge is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Neroli & Citron is rated 4.17/5 from 36 votes. Choose Black Cavalier Surge for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Neroli & Citron for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cavalier Surge or Neroli & Citron?

Black Cavalier Surge lasts longest (Black Cavalier Surge 76/100, Neroli & Citron 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cavalier Surge or Neroli & Citron?

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

Do Black Cavalier Surge and Neroli & Citron smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Orange, Ginger, Bergamot and Neroli.

Is Black Cavalier Surge or Neroli & Citron better for summer or winter?

Black Cavalier Surge suits daytime wear; Neroli & Citron suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Cavalier Surge and Neroli & Citron?

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. Neroli & Citron has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Ginger and Cinnamon, a base of Black Tea, Ambroxan, Olibanum and Woody Notes.