Fragrance comparison

Black Earth vs Herbae Spartium

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

Black Earth

Clash

2.001 votes

Rank #78,759 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Herbae Spartium

L'Occitane en Provence

3.8358 votes

Rank #26,604 Yellow FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Herbae Spartium takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black Earth
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Herbae Spartium
Choose it for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Earth0/4

Herbae Spartium4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black EarthClash

Herbae SpartiumL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.83/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 36%Had 8%Want 56%

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

24%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityHerbae Spartium

SillageHerbae Spartium

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%

yellow floral100%

sweet91%

white floral83%

woody74%

musky65%

amber56%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbGrapefruitSpices

Heart2-4 hrs

BroomJasmineSweet Grass

Base6-8 hrs

Ylang-YlangSylkolideWhite Woods

Category winnerHerbae SpartiumLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer76

Fall44

Winter32

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men6

Unisex29

Women65

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#78,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerHerbae SpartiumHigher 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 →

L'Occitane Herbae Spartium captures the relaxed feeling of walking through a sunny field in late spring. The first spray delivers a crisp bite of sour rhubarb and juicy grapefruit, backed by a quick pinch of dry spice. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus settles down into warm yellow broom blossom and sweet grass. …

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Earth or Herbae Spartium?

Herbae Spartium takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Earth is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Herbae Spartium is rated 3.83/5 from 58 votes. Choose Black Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Herbae Spartium for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Earth or Herbae Spartium?

Herbae Spartium lasts longest (Herbae Spartium 66/100, Black Earth 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Earth or Herbae Spartium?

Herbae Spartium projects furthest (Herbae Spartium 59/100, Black Earth 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Earth and Herbae Spartium smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Spices and Rhubarb.

Is Black Earth or Herbae Spartium better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Earth and Herbae Spartium?

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. Herbae Spartium has top notes of Rhubarb, Grapefruit and Spices, heart notes of Broom, Jasmine and Sweet Grass, a base of Ylang-Ylang, Sylkolide and White Woods.