Fragrance comparison

Black Extreme vs Femme

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 276 ratings analysed

7 wins

Black Extreme

Mandarina Duck

4.39239 votes

Rank #3,284 VanillaCitrus

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Femme

Les Copains

4.2737 votes

Rank #29,235 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Extreme takes 7 of 8 categories.

Black Extreme
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Femme
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Black Extreme7/8

Femme1/8

Ratings & consensus: Black Extreme
Community sentiment: Femme
Longevity: Black Extreme
Sillage & projection: Black Extreme
Value for money: Black Extreme
Versatility: Black Extreme
Note pyramid (duration): Black Extreme
Fragranxe ranking: Black Extreme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ExtremeMandarina Duck

FemmeLes Copains

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 239 votes

Have 45%Had 11%Want 44%

4.27/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 31%Had 31%Want 39%

Category winnerBlack ExtremeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

239 votes

41%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerFemmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBlack Extreme

SillageBlack Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBlack ExtremeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanOrange BlossomTiare Flower

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

TangerineBlack CurrantApricotGreen AppleWatermelonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineRoseTiare Flower

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskAustralian SandalwoodAmberVanillaBenzoin

Category winnerBlack ExtremeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer30

Fall100

Winter90

Day79

Night100

Spring47

Summer18

Fall82

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerBlack ExtremeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

Date 30%Casual 26%Party 24%Work 20%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 36%Casual 28%Date 26%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,284

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#29,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlack ExtremeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Black Extreme puts a rich, comforting spin on the modern oriental fougere category. Spray it on and you immediately get a bright burst of juicy tangerine and bergamot, cut swiftly by a dash of prickly black pepper. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into a warm, creamy heart where toasted tonka b…

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Femme by Les Copains opens with a bright burst of crisp green apple, juicy tangerine, and sweet apricot that quickly settles into a rich white floral bouquet. Lush orange blossom and jasmine give the heart a sunny, velvety texture before grounding into a smooth base of warm vanilla, Australian sandalwood, and cozy whi…

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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.

Which is better, Black Extreme or Femme?

Black Extreme takes 7 of 8 categories. Black Extreme is rated 4.39/5 from 239 votes; Femme is rated 4.27/5 from 37 votes. Choose Black Extreme for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Femme for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Extreme or Femme?

Black Extreme lasts longest (Black Extreme 69/100, Femme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Extreme or Femme?

Black Extreme projects furthest (Black Extreme 64/100, Femme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Extreme and Femme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Tiare Flower.

Is Black Extreme or Femme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Femme is the stronger pick. Black Extreme suits evening wear; Femme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Extreme and Femme?

Black Extreme has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom and Tiare Flower, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Femme has top notes of Tangerine, Black Currant, Apricot and Green Apple, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Rose and Tiare Flower, a base of White Musk, Australian Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.