Fragrance comparison

Black Essence vs Element

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

1 wins

Black Essence

AMORINO

4.5927 votes

Rank #28,062 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Element

CEVI

—0 votes

Rank #74,237 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Essence takes 1 of 1 categories.

Black Essence
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Element
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.

Black Essence1/1

Element0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black EssenceAMORINO

ElementCEVI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.59/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 59%Had 4%Want 37%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

74%Love

11%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate90

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

musky70%

fresh spicy60%

herbal50%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

iris74%

powdery65%

herbal56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

GingerSageIrisGeraniumCarrot Seeds

Base

MuskVetiverAmber

Top20-30 mins

BergamotSageLemonMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesIrisSandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Sage and Iris. Durations are only published for Element, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night56

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex46

Women4

Not enough votes yet

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,062

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,237

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amorino Black Essence starts with a bright splash of bergamot and mandarin orange, but it quickly settles into a earthy, spiced carrot seed and vetiver base. The fragrance is built for spring and summer days, offering a clean, dry woody-iris character that feels polished. It fits a casual but put-together style in war…

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CEVI Element delivers a sharp, revitalizing splash of lemon and bergamot right out of the nozzle. The initial citrus rush feels bracing. Herbal clary sage arrives within moments to cut through the tart fruit, giving the opening a clean, tailored edge. As the citrus begins to soften, powdery iris and smooth sandalwood …

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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.

Do Black Essence and Element smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Sage and Iris.

Is Black Essence or Element better for summer or winter?

Black Essence suits daytime wear; Element suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Essence and Element?

Black Essence has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ginger, Sage, Iris and Geranium, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber. Element has top notes of Bergamot, Sage, Lemon and Mandarin, heart notes of Woody Notes, Iris and Sandalwood, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Vetiver.