Black Cavalier XI vs Oro Zu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Cavalier XI takes 4 of 4 categories.
Black Cavalier XIChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oro ZuChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Cavalier XI4/4
Oro Zu0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Cavalier XI
- Sillage & projection
- Black Cavalier XI
- Value for money
- Black Cavalier XI
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Cavalier XI
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black Cavalier XILe Bonheur PerfumesOro ZuPisello ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate67%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Cavalier XI
SillageBlack Cavalier XI
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack Cavalier XIBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
amber61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop1 to 2 hours
Orange OilBergamotSaffronMintCardamom
Heart2 to 4 hours
Red ThymeWormwoodLavenderCinnamon
Base5 to 8 hours
Tonka BeanPatchouliVanillaOakmossAmberCedarwood
Top
OudSaltOzonic notesCardamomPearBergamotMintGreen Apple
Heart
TobaccoLeatherTurkish RosePralineLavenderIrisCinnamonSage
Base
VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanAmberSandalwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Cardamom and Lavender. Durations are only published for Black Cavalier XI, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer50
Fall75
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,829
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#68,859
PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack Cavalier XIHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Cavalier XI by Le Bonheur Perfumes is an oriental fougere fragrance for men launched in 2024. The opening combines bright orange oil and bergamot with refreshing mint, warm cardamom, and bittersweet saffron. As the initial citrus crispness settles, an herbal heart of red thyme, wormwood, and clean lavender emerg…
Reviews →Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia launched Oro Zu in 2024 as a complex, dense fragrance for men. The scent profiles dark, rich oud against a sharp marine saltiness and fresh spices. It is designed for cold fall and winter nights, presenting a bold alternative for collectors of heavy, resinous blends who want a challe…
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 XI or Oro Zu?
Black Cavalier XI takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Cavalier XI is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Oro Zu is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Cavalier XI for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oro Zu for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Cavalier XI or Oro Zu?
Black Cavalier XI lasts longest (Black Cavalier XI 76/100, Oro Zu 20/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Cavalier XI or Oro Zu?
Black Cavalier XI projects furthest (Black Cavalier XI 58/100, Oro Zu 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Cavalier XI and Oro Zu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Cardamom and Lavender.
Is Black Cavalier XI or Oro Zu better for summer or winter?
Black Cavalier XI suits evening wear; Oro Zu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Cavalier XI and Oro Zu?
Black Cavalier XI has top notes of Orange Oil, Bergamot, Saffron and Mint, heart notes of Red Thyme, Wormwood, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Vanilla and Oakmoss. Oro Zu has top notes of Oud, Salt, Ozonic notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather, Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Amber.
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