Black Cavalier VI vs The Opening
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Cavalier VI takes 6 of 7 categories.
Black Cavalier VIChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
The OpeningChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Cavalier VI6/7
The Opening1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Cavalier VI
- Community sentiment
- Black Cavalier VI
- Longevity
- Black Cavalier VI
- Sillage & projection
- Black Cavalier VI
- Value for money
- Black Cavalier VI
- Versatility
- The Opening
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Cavalier VI
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Cavalier VILe Bonheur PerfumesThe OpeningNEHWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.46/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 43%Had 10%Want 46%
3.60/ 5 · 43 votes
Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%
Category winnerBlack Cavalier VIRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
35%Love
23%Like
19%Ok
14%Dislike
9%Hate
43 votes
Category winnerBlack Cavalier VIMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Cavalier VI
SillageBlack Cavalier VI
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack Cavalier VIBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
powdery74%
herbal65%
fresh spicy56%
woody100%
aromatic88%
warm spicy77%
powdery65%
balsamic53%
soft spicy42%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotGinger
Heart2 to 3 hours
SageViolet
Base6 to 9 hours
CedarwoodSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
elemiPink PepperCardamom
Heart
LavenderVioletOrris
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverPapyrusGaiacSage
InformationalShared notesSage, Violet, Cedarwood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier VI, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer73
Fall93
Winter80
Day86
Night100
Spring87
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night86
Category winnerThe OpeningMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,881
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#20,081
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerBlack Cavalier VIHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Cavalier VI by Le Bonheur Perfumes is a woody floral musk built around fresh spice and dry woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and punchy ginger, giving it an energetic and crisp lift. As the top notes settle, aromatic sage and cool violet bring a herbal, slightly powdery heart that smooths out…
Reviews →The Opening by NEH is a woody aromatic fragrance built around cardamom, violet, and dry cedarwood. It opens with a crisp pop of pink pepper and resinous elemi before settling into a cool, powdery heart of orris. Suited for crisp autumn mornings, professional office wear, and quiet evenings, it stays close to the skin …
Reviews →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 VI or The Opening?
Black Cavalier VI takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Cavalier VI is rated 4.46/5 from 26 votes; The Opening is rated 3.60/5 from 43 votes. Choose Black Cavalier VI for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Opening for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Cavalier VI or The Opening?
Black Cavalier VI lasts longest (Black Cavalier VI 78/100, The Opening 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Cavalier VI or The Opening?
Black Cavalier VI projects furthest (Black Cavalier VI 75/100, The Opening 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Cavalier VI and The Opening smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Sage, Violet, Cedarwood and Sandalwood.
Is Black Cavalier VI or The Opening better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Cavalier VI is the stronger pick. For winter, The Opening is the stronger pick. Black Cavalier VI suits evening wear; The Opening suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Cavalier VI and The Opening?
Black Cavalier VI has top notes of Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Sage and Violet, a base of Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Patchouli. The Opening has top notes of elemi, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Orris, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Papyrus.
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