Fragrance comparison

Black Cavalier Surge vs The Puppet

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

1 wins

Black Cavalier Surge

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.805 votes

Rank #37,505 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

The Puppet

IM : SOLE

3.002 votes

Rank #69,513 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cavalier Surge takes 1 of 1 categories.

Black Cavalier Surge
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Puppet
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Black Cavalier Surge1/1

The Puppet0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

The PuppetIM : SOLE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

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

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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

fresh83%

green74%

amber65%

white floral56%

woody100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

green65%

herbal53%

conifer42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and green

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

BergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

PineSageBlack Tea

Base

CedarwoodGuaiac WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Black Tea and Guaiac Wood. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#69,513

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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The Puppet opens with bright bergamot, neroli, and lemon, then shifts quickly into a greener, more unusual heart of pine, sage, and black tea. It reads woody, aromatic, and crisp rather than sweet. This looks like a good fit for someone who likes fresh woods with a herbal edge. Sample first if you want clear performan…

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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 The Puppet?

Black Cavalier Surge takes 1 of 1 categories. Black Cavalier Surge is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes; The Puppet is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Cavalier Surge for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Puppet for a woody and aromatic character.

Do Black Cavalier Surge and The Puppet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Black Tea and Guaiac Wood.

Is Black Cavalier Surge or The Puppet better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Cavalier Surge and The Puppet?

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. The Puppet has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Lemon, heart notes of Pine, Sage and Black Tea, a base of Cedarwood, Guaiac Wood and Amber.