Black Diamond vs Mila Schön (Original)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mila Schön (Original) takes 5 of 7 categories.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mila Schön (Original)Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Diamond2/7
Mila Schön (Original)5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mila Schön (Original)
- Community sentiment
- Black Diamond
- Longevity
- Mila Schön (Original)
- Sillage & projection
- Mila Schön (Original)
- Value for money
- Mila Schön (Original)
- Versatility
- Black Diamond
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mila Schön (Original)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black DiamondCanaliMila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
4.32/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%
Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
160 votes
60%Love
23%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerBlack DiamondMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMila Schön (Original)
SillageMila Schön (Original)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMila Schön (Original)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
floral84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
mossy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and powdery
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
PeachBig StrawberryBergamotCorianderNeroliMandarinPlumGalbanum
Heart
CarnationCloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangVioletBlackcurrant
Base
oak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliStyraxAmbergrisCastoreumCivet
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. 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
Spring59
Summer29
Fall100
Winter65
Day83
Night100
Category winnerBlack DiamondMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,261
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#28,775
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Higher 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 →Mila Schön (Original) is a bold 1981 oriental woody fragrance with ripe peach and strawberry over spicy florals, moss, musk, woods and resin. It has a vintage shape, but the fruit and carnation-clove warmth keep it lively rather than dusty. Expect a rich, spicy, mossy scent with noticeable presence. It is best for peo…
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 Mila Schön (Original)?
Mila Schön (Original) takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; Mila Schön (Original) is rated 4.32/5 from 60 votes. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mila Schön (Original) for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Diamond or Mila Schön (Original)?
Mila Schön (Original) lasts longest (Mila Schön (Original) 78/100, Black Diamond 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Diamond or Mila Schön (Original)?
Mila Schön (Original) projects furthest (Mila Schön (Original) 72/100, Black Diamond 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Diamond and Mila Schön (Original) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Coriander, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.
Is Black Diamond or Mila Schön (Original) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Black Diamond is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Diamond is the stronger pick. Black Diamond suits evening wear; Mila Schön (Original) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Diamond and Mila Schön (Original)?
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. Mila Schön (Original) has top notes of Peach, Big Strawberry, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Clove, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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