Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs Carlo Corinto Vetyver

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 21 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Carlo Corinto Vetyver

Carlo Corinto

4.0015 votes

Rank #51,892 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carlo Corinto Vetyver takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Carlo Corinto Vetyver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Dianthus2/5

Carlo Corinto Vetyver3/5

Ratings & consensus: Carlo Corinto Vetyver
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Carlo Corinto Vetyver
Sillage & projection: Black Dianthus
Value for money: Carlo Corinto Vetyver
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Dianthus

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black DianthusIl Profvmo

Carlo Corinto VetyverCarlo Corinto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerCarlo Corinto VetyverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

53%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCarlo Corinto Vetyver

SillageBlack Dianthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCarlo Corinto VetyverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

musky70%

fresh spicy60%

powdery50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

CarnationRhubarbThymeRed BerriesBelladonnaLicoriceVetiverCherry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CarnationGeraniumThyme

Base

VetiverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Thyme and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#51,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack DianthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Dianthus is a dark, aromatic take on carnation that opens bitter and red, with rhubarb and green thyme, then pulls in tart berries and cherry before settling into a smoky, herbal, slightly soapy, peppery floral. It can feel gothic and potion-like rather than pretty. If you enjoy bitter-sweet florals with a shado…

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Carlo Corinto Vetyver by Carlo Corinto is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Carlo Corinto Vetyver was launched in 1994. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit; middle notes are Carnation, Geranium and Thyme; base notes are Vetiver, Musk, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber. It opens with Amalfi Lemon, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Dianthus or Carlo Corinto Vetyver?

Carlo Corinto Vetyver takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes; Carlo Corinto Vetyver is rated 4.00/5 from 15 votes. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Carlo Corinto Vetyver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Dianthus or Carlo Corinto Vetyver?

Carlo Corinto Vetyver lasts longest (Carlo Corinto Vetyver 80/100, Black Dianthus 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Dianthus or Carlo Corinto Vetyver?

Black Dianthus projects furthest (Black Dianthus 66/100, Carlo Corinto Vetyver 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Dianthus and Carlo Corinto Vetyver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Carnation, Thyme and Vetiver.

Is Black Dianthus or Carlo Corinto Vetyver better for summer or winter?

Black Dianthus suits daytime wear; Carlo Corinto Vetyver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Dianthus and Carlo Corinto Vetyver?

Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna. Carlo Corinto Vetyver has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.