Fragrance comparison

Black Earth vs Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,012 ratings analysed

Black Earth

Clash

2.001 votes

Rank #76,801 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.961,011 votes

Rank #4,181 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black Earth
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black Earth0/3

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense
Sillage & projection: Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black EarthClash

Elysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.96/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

45%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

1,011 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityElysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

SillageElysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value21

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

earthy53%

rose42%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

woody53%

fruity42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

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

GrapefruitRhubarbLimeBergamotMuskArtemisiaLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineTuberoseRose de Mai

Base

juniper berryVetiverDry WoodViolet LeafAmbergrisGalbanumCedarwoodBlack Pepper

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rhubarb 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,181

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews147

Category winnerElysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseHigher 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 →

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, tart rhubarb and a green herbal lift that gives it a sharper, cooler edge than many easygoing blue fragrances. As it settles, it turns cleaner and smoother, with vetiver, woods and musks keeping the freshness in place. It suits warm weather, office wear and smar…

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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 Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense takes 3 of 3 categories. Black Earth is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense is rated 3.96/5 from 1,011 votes. Choose Black Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Earth or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense lasts longest (Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 60/100, Black Earth 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Earth or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense projects furthest (Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 49/100, Black Earth 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Earth and Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Vetiver.

Is Black Earth or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Earth and Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

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. Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Lily of the Valley, a base of juniper berry, Vetiver, Dry Wood and Violet Leaf.