Fragrance comparison

Black Earth vs Euterpe

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Black Earth

Clash

2.001 votes

Rank #76,801 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Euterpe

Herr Von Eden

4.001 votes

Rank #62,995 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Euterpe takes 3 of 3 categories.

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

Black Earth0/3

Euterpe3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black EarthClash

EuterpeHerr Von Eden

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

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

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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 / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEuterpe

SillageEuterpe

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%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

Top

CorianderGrapefruitLavenderOrange BlossomLemongrassBergamotRosemary

Heart

CyclamenCarnationRoseYlang-YlangCinnamon

Base

BenzoinAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cedar, Rose 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

Winter0

Day100

Night–

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#62,995

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEuterpeHigher 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 →

Herr Von Eden Euterpe is a balanced aromatic woody fragrance that opens with a clean, lively blast of tart grapefruit, crushed coriander, and herbal lavender. A splash of lemongrass and bergamot gives the start a sunny, freshly showered brightness that feels invigorating without smelling sharp or screechy. As it settl…

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 Euterpe?

Euterpe takes 3 of 3 categories. Black Earth is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Euterpe is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Euterpe for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Earth or Euterpe?

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

Which projects more, Black Earth or Euterpe?

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

Do Black Earth and Euterpe smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cedar, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Black Earth or Euterpe better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Earth and Euterpe?

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. Euterpe has top notes of Coriander, Grapefruit, Lavender and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cyclamen, Carnation, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Benzoin, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Sandalwood.