Fragrance comparison

Black Earth vs 1402

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Black Earth

Clash

2.001 votes

Rank #76,801 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

1402

Ameenah

4.556 votes

Rank #32,004 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1402 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black Earth
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
1402
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Black Earth0/3

14023/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1402
Sillage & projection: 1402
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1402

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black EarthClash

1402Ameenah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.55/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

Longevity1402

Sillage1402

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

rose42%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitBalsam FirSpices

Heart30 to 60 minutes

CedarRoseRhubarb

Base1 to 2 hours

VetiverPatchouliBenzoinMilk Mousse

Top

GrapefruitBergamotSpices

Heart

VetiverIncense

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinOud

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Spices, Vetiver and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Black Earth, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner1402Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Earth by Clash brings together brisk grapefruit, crisp balsam fir, and dry spices over an earthy base. Released in 2015 as a woody chypre for men, the fragrance balances tart rhubarb and cedar with an unexpected heart of rose. The foundation settles into dark patchouli, grassy vetiver, warm benzoin, and a soft m…

Reviews →

1402 by Ameenah is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Grapefruit, Bergamot and Spices; middle notes are Vetiver and Incense; base notes are Sandalwood, Benzoin and Oud.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Earth or 1402?

1402 takes 3 of 3 categories. Black Earth is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; 1402 is rated 4.55/5 from 6 votes. Choose Black Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1402 for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Black Earth or 1402?

1402 lasts longest (1402 90/100, Black Earth 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Earth or 1402?

1402 projects furthest (1402 79/100, Black Earth 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Earth and 1402 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Spices, Vetiver and Benzoin.

Is Black Earth or 1402 better for summer or winter?

Black Earth suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Earth and 1402?

Black Earth has top notes of Grapefruit, Balsam Fir and Spices, heart notes of Cedar, Rose and Rhubarb, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Benzoin and Milk Mousse. 1402 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Spices, heart notes of Vetiver and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin and Oud.