Black Diamond vs OWN IV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Diamond takes 3 of 5 categories.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
OWN IVChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Diamond3/5
OWN IV2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- OWN IV
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Diamond
- Sillage & projection
- Black Diamond
- Value for money
- OWN IV
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Diamond
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black DiamondCanaliOWN IVMithWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
4.43/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 53%Had 17%Want 31%
Category winnerOWN IVRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
160 votes
57%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerOWN IVBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
citrus100%
white floral91%
musky83%
fruity74%
fresh65%
sweet56%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, 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
LemonOrange Blossom
Heart
AppleJasminePeachRoseLavenderMelon
Base
MuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesMelon, Apple, Jasmine and Orange Blossom. 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
Spring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter8
Day100
Night18
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#30,696
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,569
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBlack DiamondHigher 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 →Mith OWN IV is an easygoing, bright citrus fragrance designed for hot, sunny days and effortless daily wear. It opens with an energetic splash of tart lemon and sweet orange blossom that immediately wakes up the senses. As it settles on your skin, a refreshing blend of crisp apple, ripe melon, soft jasmine, and 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 OWN IV?
Black Diamond takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; OWN IV is rated 4.43/5 from 14 votes. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose OWN IV for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Diamond or OWN IV?
Black Diamond lasts longest (Black Diamond 67/100, OWN IV 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Diamond or OWN IV?
Black Diamond projects furthest (Black Diamond 65/100, OWN IV 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Diamond and OWN IV smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Melon, Apple, Jasmine and Orange Blossom.
Is Black Diamond or OWN IV better for summer or winter?
Black Diamond suits evening wear; OWN IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Diamond and OWN IV?
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. OWN IV has top notes of Lemon and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Apple, Jasmine, Peach and Rose, a base of Musk and Ambergris.
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