Fragrance comparison

Black Earth vs Aroma IX

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Black Earth

Clash

2.001 votes

Rank #76,801 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Aroma IX

Aurora Scents

2.502 votes

Rank #69,140 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aroma IX takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black Earth
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aroma IX
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Black Earth0/3

Aroma IX3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black EarthClash

Aroma IXAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityAroma IX

SillageAroma IX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

rose42%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

aromatic65%

amber56%

Scent match66%Closely related · 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

OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

PepperSpices

Base

VetiverCedarBenzoinPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Spices, Cedar and Vetiver. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,140

PerfumerLorenzo De Mosici, M.H Gerashi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAroma IXHigher 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 →

Aroma IX by Aurora Scents is a woody fragrance for men that balances bright citrus top notes with a spicy, resinous heart. It leans into a classic profile, grounding vibrant orange and grapefruit in a dense base of vetiver, cedar, and patchouli. Best suited for daily wear in temperate weather, it offers a structured a…

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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 Earth or Aroma IX?

Aroma IX takes 3 of 3 categories. Black Earth is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Aroma IX is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aroma IX for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Earth or Aroma IX?

Aroma IX lasts longest (Aroma IX 60/100, Black Earth 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Earth or Aroma IX?

Aroma IX projects furthest (Aroma IX 50/100, Black Earth 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Earth and Aroma IX smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Spices, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is Black Earth or Aroma IX better for summer or winter?

Black Earth suits evening wear; Aroma IX suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Earth and Aroma IX?

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. Aroma IX has top notes of Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper and Spices, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Benzoin and Patchouli.