Black Diamond vs Summer Night
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
68%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Diamond takes 7 of 8 categories.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Summer NightChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black Diamond7/8
Summer Night1/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Diamond
- Community sentiment
- Black Diamond
- Longevity
- Black Diamond
- Sillage & projection
- Black Diamond
- Value for money
- Summer Night
- Versatility
- Black Diamond
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Black Diamond
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Diamond
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black DiamondCanaliSummer NightCanaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
4.04/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 36%Had 33%Want 31%
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
28%Love
57%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
141 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 winnerSummer NightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
woody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
powdery61%
Scent match68%Closely related · 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
PineappleOrangeBergamotMandarin OrangeCardamomNutmegAppleCoriander
Heart2 to 3 hours
MelonJasmineOrange BlossomVioletLily-of-the-ValleyLily
Base3 to 5 hours
LeatherSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanVetiverIrisMuskOakmoss
Category winnerBlack DiamondLongest dry-down: 6 to 9 hours
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer34
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring100
Summer89
Fall32
Winter8
Day96
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#36,328
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Summer Night by Canali is a fresh woody fragrance for men that balances bright fruit with a grounded timber base. Released in 2005 as a limited edition Eau de Toilette, it opens with a lively splash of mandarin orange, bergamot, apple, and pineapple laced with coriander and cardamom. The core softens into melon, jasmi…
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 Summer Night?
Black Diamond takes 7 of 8 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; Summer Night is rated 4.04/5 from 141 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 Summer Night for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Diamond or Summer Night?
Black Diamond lasts longest (Black Diamond 67/100, Summer Night 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Diamond or Summer Night?
Black Diamond projects furthest (Black Diamond 65/100, Summer Night 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Diamond and Summer Night smell similar?
Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Melon.
Is Black Diamond or Summer Night better for summer or winter?
For summer, Summer Night is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Diamond is the stronger pick. Black Diamond suits evening wear; Summer Night suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Diamond and Summer Night?
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. Summer Night has top notes of Pineapple, Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tonka Bean.
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