Black Diamond vs Pure Silver 999
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Pure Silver 999 takes 3 of 5 categories.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pure Silver 999Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Black Diamond2/5
Pure Silver 9993/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Pure Silver 999
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Diamond
- Sillage & projection
- Pure Silver 999
- Value for money
- Pure Silver 999
- 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 DiamondCanaliPure Silver 999RINGWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
4.58/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 45%Had 25%Want 30%
Category winnerPure Silver 999Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
160 votes
75%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Diamond
SillagePure Silver 999
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPure Silver 999Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
citrus100%
woody92%
sweet84%
fruity77%
white floral69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, white floral 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
Mandarin OrangePineappleRed Pepper
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmine
Base
CedarVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cedar, Mandarin Orange 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
Spring83
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
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#30,696
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#42,044
PerfumerJulien Rasquinet
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Pure Silver 999 opens with bright mandarin and pineapple, then settles into a woody, slightly spicy base with cedar, vetiver and patchouli. The white florals smooth the middle without taking it far from its masculine profile. It reads fresh, fruity and woody rather than dark or heavy. Based on the available wear data,…
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 Pure Silver 999?
Pure Silver 999 takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; Pure Silver 999 is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pure Silver 999 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Diamond or Pure Silver 999?
Black Diamond lasts longest (Black Diamond 67/100, Pure Silver 999 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Diamond or Pure Silver 999?
Pure Silver 999 projects furthest (Pure Silver 999 69/100, Black Diamond 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Diamond and Pure Silver 999 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cedar, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.
Is Black Diamond or Pure Silver 999 better for summer or winter?
Black Diamond suits evening wear; Pure Silver 999 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Diamond and Pure Silver 999?
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. Pure Silver 999 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pineapple and Red Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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