Black Diamond vs Whale Fall 鲸落
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Diamond takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Whale Fall 鲸落Choose it for a ozonic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Black Diamond3/4
Whale Fall 鲸落1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Diamond
- Sillage & projection
- Black Diamond
- Value for money
- Whale Fall 鲸落
- 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 DiamondCanaliWhale Fall 鲸落Risocial 在野南杂Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 7%Had 5%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
160 votes
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · 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 winnerWhale Fall 鲸落Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
ozonic100%
fresh86%
aquatic72%
white floral58%
amber44%
fruity30%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both fresh, 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
MelonOzonic notesApple
Heart
Lily of the ValleyJasminePeach
Base
AmbergrisSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesMelon, Apple, Jasmine and Sandalwood. 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
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day50
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#30,782
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#52,052
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 →Whale Fall by Risocial offers an oceanic profile defined by crisp melon and ozonic notes. This unisex scent balances refreshing fruitiness with a clean, airy structure. It serves well for casual day wear, especially during warmer months when you need something light, transparent, and easy to reach for on your way out …
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 Whale Fall 鲸落?
Black Diamond takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; Whale Fall 鲸落 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 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 Whale Fall 鲸落 for a ozonic and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Diamond or Whale Fall 鲸落?
Black Diamond lasts longest (Black Diamond 67/100, Whale Fall 鲸落 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Diamond or Whale Fall 鲸落?
Black Diamond projects furthest (Black Diamond 65/100, Whale Fall 鲸落 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Diamond and Whale Fall 鲸落 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Melon, Apple, Jasmine and Sandalwood.
Is Black Diamond or Whale Fall 鲸落 better for summer or winter?
Black Diamond suits evening wear; Whale Fall 鲸落 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Diamond and Whale Fall 鲸落?
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. Whale Fall 鲸落 has top notes of Melon, Ozonic notes and Apple, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood and Musk.
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