Black Diamond vs Graffiti
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Graffiti takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
GraffitiChoose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Diamond3/7
Graffiti4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Diamond
- Community sentiment
- Black Diamond
- Longevity
- Graffiti
- Sillage & projection
- Black Diamond
- Value for money
- Graffiti
- Versatility
- Graffiti
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Graffiti
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black DiamondCanaliGraffitiRoberto CapucciWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
3.94/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 52%Had 18%Want 30%
Category winnerBlack DiamondRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
160 votes
40%Love
40%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerBlack DiamondMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGraffiti
SillageBlack Diamond
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGraffitiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
fruity100%
green92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
aldehydic69%
tropical61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
NutmegCorianderPineappleMelonCedarAppleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletJasmineOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli
Base6 to 9 hours
LeatherSandalwoodPeachAmberTeak WoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
Top
Green NotesAldehydesWild StrawberryPapayaAppleGreen TeaPineappleMelon
Heart
VioletNutmegJasmineRose
Base
OakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pineapple, Melon and Apple. Durations are only published for Black Diamond, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer34
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring100
Summer86
Fall86
Winter14
Day100
Night42
Category winnerGraffitiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,642
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,928
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerGraffitiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Diamond by Canali is a woody spicy eau de parfum for men that merges crisp orchard sweetness with dense woods and dark leather. It opens with a splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, juicy apple, and melon, cut through with dry coriander, nutmeg, and cedar. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom, neroli, jas…
Reviews →Graffiti by Roberto Capucci is a vintage chypre that captures the spirit of 1963. It opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, apple, and wild strawberry, eventually settling into a grounded base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is an ideal pick for collectors of mid-century florals who enjoy a sophisticated, green-leaning …
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 Diamond or Graffiti?
Graffiti takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; Graffiti is rated 3.94/5 from 58 votes. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Graffiti for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Diamond or Graffiti?
They last about the same: Graffiti 68/100, Black Diamond 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Diamond or Graffiti?
Black Diamond projects furthest (Black Diamond 65/100, Graffiti 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Diamond and Graffiti smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pineapple, Melon and Apple.
Is Black Diamond or Graffiti better for summer or winter?
For summer, Graffiti is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Diamond is the stronger pick. Black Diamond suits evening wear; Graffiti suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Diamond and Graffiti?
Black Diamond has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Peach and Amber. Graffiti has top notes of Green Notes, Aldehydes, Wild Strawberry and Papaya, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Patchouli.
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