Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum

Ex Floribus Vinis

3.805 votes

Rank #58,292 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Dianthus takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Dianthus2/3

Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Dianthus
Sillage & projection: Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum
Value for money: Not scored
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

Fragranza Nº 6 Piper OfficinarumEx Floribus Vinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBlack Dianthus

SillageFragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match16%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

Top20-30 mins

Amalfi LemonBergamotRed BerriesLime

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperVioletRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodLicoriceBoletus edulisVetiverMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesRed Berries, Licorice and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night89

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Date 28%Work 23%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#58,292

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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Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum from Italian wine house Ex Floribus Vinis is a distinctive, outdoorsy blend built around contrast. The first spray hits you with sharp Amalfi lemon, green bergamot, and zesty lime, cut through by tangy red berries. As that citrus mist settles, the heart brings a punch of cracked black …

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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 Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum?

Black Dianthus takes 2 of 3 categories. Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes; Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Dianthus or Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum?

Black Dianthus lasts longest (Black Dianthus 68/100, Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Dianthus or Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum?

Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum projects furthest (Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum 83/100, Black Dianthus 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Dianthus and Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Licorice and Vetiver.

Is Black Dianthus or Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum better for summer or winter?

Black Dianthus suits daytime wear; Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Dianthus and Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum?

Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna. Fragranza Nº 6 Piper Officinarum has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Red Berries and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Violet, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Licorice, Boletus edulis and Vetiver.