Fragrance comparison

Black Essential Intense vs 1 Superiore

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Essential Intense

Avon

4.10102 votes

Rank #28,677 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

1 Superiore

Just Jack

4.1119 votes

Rank #36,048 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Essential Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Essential Intense
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
1 Superiore
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Essential Intense3/5

1 Superiore2/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Essential Intense
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1 Superiore
Sillage & projection: 1 Superiore
Value for money: Black Essential Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Essential Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black Essential IntenseAvon

1 SuperioreJust Jack

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 56%Had 19%Want 25%

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 51%Had 11%Want 38%

Category winnerBlack Essential IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

53%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

102 votes

42%Love

32%Like

21%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1 Superiore

Sillage1 Superiore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBlack Essential IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody90%

leather80%

fresh spicy70%

animalic60%

citrus50%

woody100%

aromatic83%

amber65%

conifer48%

balsamic30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

LeatherPepperLabdanum

Base

AmberWoodsy NotesFire

Top

PineCitrusesBergamotApple

Heart

VetiverBenzoinJasmineIris

Base

Woodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodLabdanumAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Labdanum, Amber and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer8

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex1

Women2

Men64

Unisex29

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,677

PerfumerClito Hoedicke

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBlack Essential IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Essential Intense by Avon opens with a brief burst of sharp citruses before plunging into a dark core of rough leather, black pepper, and resinous labdanum. As the top notes fade, a warm foundation of amber, dry woodsy notes, and a distinct smoky fire accord takes over on skin. Created by perfumer Clito Hoedicke…

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Just Jack 1 Superiore offers a crisp, resinous profile dominated by sharp pine needles and bright bergamot. The scent settles into warm cedarwood and sweet vanilla, making it a reliable choice for cold autumn evenings. It delivers a rugged, balsamic character that fits comfortably under a heavy wool coat.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Essential Intense or 1 Superiore?

Black Essential Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Essential Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 102 votes; 1 Superiore is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes. Choose Black Essential Intense for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose 1 Superiore for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Essential Intense or 1 Superiore?

1 Superiore lasts longest (1 Superiore 71/100, Black Essential Intense 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Essential Intense or 1 Superiore?

1 Superiore projects furthest (1 Superiore 60/100, Black Essential Intense 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Essential Intense and 1 Superiore smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Citruses, Labdanum, Amber and Woodsy Notes.

Is Black Essential Intense or 1 Superiore better for summer or winter?

1 Superiore suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Essential Intense and 1 Superiore?

Black Essential Intense has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Leather, Pepper and Labdanum, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes and Fire. 1 Superiore has top notes of Pine, Citruses, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Vetiver, Benzoin, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Woodsy Notes, Cedar, Sandalwood and Labdanum.