Fragrance comparison

Black Earth vs Abstraction Raisonnee

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Black Earth

Clash

2.001 votes

Rank #76,801 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Abstraction Raisonnee

Les EAUX Primordiales

3.7478 votes

Rank #18,587 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abstraction Raisonnee takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black Earth
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Abstraction Raisonnee
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Earth0/4

Abstraction Raisonnee4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black EarthClash

Abstraction RaisonneeLes EAUX Primordiales

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.74/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 46%

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

21%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAbstraction Raisonnee

SillageAbstraction Raisonnee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

rose42%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

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

Notes

VetiverGrapefruitRhubarbWoody NotesBergamotHedioneAmberBenzoinTropical FruitNutmegVioletTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerAbstraction RaisonneeLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring90

Summer100

Fall48

Winter17

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men20

Unisex69

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,587

PerfumerArnaud Poulain

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAbstraction RaisonneeHigher 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 →

Abstraction Raisonnee by Les EAUX Primordiales presents a crisp, invigorating interpretation of woody aromatic perfumery. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and tart garden rhubarb, creating an instant sensation of freshly snapped green stalks bathed in morning light. As the initial citrus spa…

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 Abstraction Raisonnee?

Abstraction Raisonnee takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Earth is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Abstraction Raisonnee is rated 3.74/5 from 78 votes. Choose Black Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Abstraction Raisonnee for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Earth or Abstraction Raisonnee?

Abstraction Raisonnee lasts longest (Abstraction Raisonnee 64/100, Black Earth 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Earth or Abstraction Raisonnee?

Abstraction Raisonnee projects furthest (Abstraction Raisonnee 53/100, Black Earth 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Earth and Abstraction Raisonnee smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Vetiver and Benzoin.

Is Black Earth or Abstraction Raisonnee better for summer or winter?

Black Earth suits evening wear; Abstraction Raisonnee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Earth and Abstraction Raisonnee?

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. Abstraction Raisonnee features Vetiver, Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Woody Notes and Bergamot.