Fragrance comparison

Black Cavalier Surge vs Radiant

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Cavalier Surge

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.805 votes

Rank #37,505 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Radiant

Victory

4.502 votes

Rank #53,385 CitrusWarm 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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Radiant
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Cavalier Surge3/4

Radiant1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cavalier Surge
Sillage & projection: Radiant
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

RadiantVictory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cavalier Surge

SillageRadiant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value25

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%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match67%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

OrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart

GingerBlack TeaCinnamon

Base

AmbroxanGuaiac WoodFrankincense

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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,385

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…

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Radiant by Victory opens with a sharp, sun-drenched splash of orange and bitter bergamot, backed by the soft floral sweetness of neroli. It is an immediate burst of bright energy that quickly shifts as skin heat coaxes out a spicy core. A dry black tea accord emerges alongside fresh ginger and a dusty shaving of cinna…

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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 Radiant?

Black Cavalier Surge takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Cavalier Surge is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; Radiant is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Cavalier Surge for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Radiant for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Cavalier Surge or Radiant?

Black Cavalier Surge lasts longest (Black Cavalier Surge 76/100, Radiant 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Cavalier Surge or Radiant?

Radiant projects furthest (Radiant 67/100, Black Cavalier Surge 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Cavalier Surge and Radiant smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% 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 Radiant better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Cavalier Surge and Radiant?

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