Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs Deep Mind

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

6 wins

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #15,211 AromaticFloral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Deep Mind

Maori Collection

3.61109 votes

Rank #19,462 FruityMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Dianthus takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Deep Mind
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Dianthus6/7

Deep Mind1/7

Ratings & consensus: Deep Mind
Community sentiment: Black Dianthus
Longevity: Black Dianthus
Sillage & projection: Black Dianthus
Value for money: Black Dianthus
Versatility: Black Dianthus
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

Deep MindMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

3.61/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 45%

Category winnerDeep MindRating 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

19%Love

45%Like

16%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerBlack DianthusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBlack Dianthus

SillageBlack Dianthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value43

Category winnerBlack DianthusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

fruity100%

musky90%

sweet80%

green70%

sour60%

powdery50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and green

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

Notes

Red BerriesMuskRhubarb

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRhubarb and Red Berries. Durations are only published for Deep Mind, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night89

Spring97

Summer100

Fall43

Winter21

Day100

Night10

Category winnerBlack DianthusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men3

Unisex35

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#19,462

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Deep Mind by Maori Collection is a crisp fruity aromatic scent built around a punchy clash of tart and clean textures. Launched in 2017 and created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, the fragrance centers on a sharp rhubarb profile that hits with instant sour freshness before settling into soft red berries and a clean musk ba…

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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 Deep Mind?

Black Dianthus takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes; Deep Mind is rated 3.61/5 from 109 votes. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Deep Mind for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Dianthus or Deep Mind?

Black Dianthus lasts longest (Black Dianthus 68/100, Deep Mind 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Dianthus or Deep Mind?

Black Dianthus projects furthest (Black Dianthus 66/100, Deep Mind 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Dianthus and Deep Mind smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and green accords. Common notes include Rhubarb and Red Berries.

Is Black Dianthus or Deep Mind better for summer or winter?

For summer, Deep Mind is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Dianthus is the stronger pick. Black Dianthus suits daytime wear; Deep Mind suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.