Black Diamond vs On El
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Diamond takes 5 of 7 categories.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
On ElChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Diamond5/7
On El2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Diamond
- Community sentiment
- Black Diamond
- Longevity
- Black Diamond
- Sillage & projection
- Black Diamond
- Value for money
- On El
- Versatility
- Black Diamond
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- On El
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black DiamondCanaliOn ElJesus Del PozoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
3.81/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 38%Had 35%Want 27%
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
21%Love
58%Like
4%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerBlack DiamondMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Diamond
SillageBlack Diamond
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOn ElBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
fruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody and fruity
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
AppleLemonBlack CurrantMintPineappleMelonMandarin OrangeNutmeg
Heart
JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet
Base
OakmossCedarIrisRaspberryVetiverSandalwoodPeachPatchouli
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pineapple, Melon and Cedar. 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
Summer95
Fall63
Winter5
Day100
Night27
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#18,507
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerOn ElHigher 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 →On El by Jesus Del Pozo is a bright, easygoing fruity aromatic cologne built around crisp green apple, fresh melon, and zesty lemon balanced by cooling spearmint. As the initial splash settles, the scent reveals clean lavender, soft violet petals, and a sturdy base of cedarwood, oakmoss, and vetiver. It smells clean,…
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 On El?
Black Diamond takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; On El is rated 3.81/5 from 57 votes. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose On El for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Diamond or On El?
Black Diamond lasts longest (Black Diamond 67/100, On El 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Diamond or On El?
Black Diamond projects furthest (Black Diamond 65/100, On El 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Diamond and On El smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pineapple, Melon and Cedar.
Is Black Diamond or On El better for summer or winter?
For summer, On El is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Diamond is the stronger pick. Black Diamond suits evening wear; On El suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Diamond and On El?
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. On El has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Black Currant and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Iris and Raspberry.
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