Fragrance comparison

Black Earth vs Pomar de Limas

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

Black Earth

Clash

2.001 votes

Rank #76,801 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Pomar de Limas

Natura

4.3113 votes

Rank #45,354 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pomar de Limas takes 3 of 3 categories.

Black Earth
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Pomar de Limas
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Earth0/3

Pomar de Limas3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black EarthClash

Pomar de LimasNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 10%Had 72%Want 17%

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

46%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity27

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPomar de Limas

SillagePomar de Limas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

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%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

white floral53%

rose42%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, woody 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

GrapefruitOrange BlossomLimeLavenderBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart

JasmineRoseGeraniumIrisBenzoin

Base

CedarGuaiac WoodAmyrisMuskVetiverPatchouli

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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,354

PerfumerJoachim Correl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPomar de LimasHigher 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 →

Pomar de Limas is a brisk citrus fragrance built around lime, grapefruit and bergamot, with a lightly aromatic edge from lavender and black pepper. It opens bright and zesty, then settles into soft florals and dry woods with musk in the base. It usually reads fresh, clean and easy to wear rather than rich or dramatic.…

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 Pomar de Limas?

Pomar de Limas takes 3 of 3 categories. Black Earth is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Pomar de Limas is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Black Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Pomar de Limas for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Earth or Pomar de Limas?

Pomar de Limas lasts longest (Pomar de Limas 56/100, Black Earth 27/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Earth or Pomar de Limas?

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

Do Black Earth and Pomar de Limas smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cedar, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Black Earth or Pomar de Limas better for summer or winter?

Black Earth suits evening wear; Pomar de Limas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Earth and Pomar de Limas?

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. Pomar de Limas has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange Blossom, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Geranium and Iris, a base of Cedar, Guaiac Wood, Amyris and Musk.