Fragrance comparison

Black Extreme vs Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 290 ratings analysed

6 wins

Black Extreme

Mandarina Duck

4.39239 votes

Rank #3,284 VanillaCitrus

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray

Nest

4.3151 votes

Rank #12,845 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Extreme takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black Extreme
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Extreme6/7

Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray1/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Extreme
Community sentiment: Black Extreme
Longevity: Black Extreme
Sillage & projection: Black Extreme
Value for money: Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray
Versatility: Black Extreme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Extreme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ExtremeMandarina Duck

Orange Blossom Body & Soul SprayNest

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 239 votes

Have 45%Had 11%Want 44%

4.31/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

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

55%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerBlack ExtremeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBlack Extreme

SillageBlack Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value75

Category winnerOrange Blossom Body & Soul SprayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus83%

sweet65%

floral48%

fruity30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and sweet

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

Notes

Orange BlossomTiare FlowerTangerineOrchidFreesiaLemonMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Orange Blossom and Tiare Flower. Durations are only published for Black Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer30

Fall100

Winter90

Day79

Night100

Spring72

Summer100

Fall11

Winter0

Day100

Night16

Category winnerBlack ExtremeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,284

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#12,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

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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A bright white floral body spray built around orange blossom, softened by tiare and a light citrus sparkle. It opens fresh and sunny, then settles into a sweet, clean floral with a faint tropical touch and soft musk. On skin, it usually reads easy, pretty, and low-pressure rather than dramatic. It suits spring and sum…

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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 Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray?

Black Extreme takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Extreme is rated 4.39/5 from 239 votes; Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray is rated 4.31/5 from 51 votes. Choose Black Extreme for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Extreme or Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray?

Black Extreme lasts longest (Black Extreme 69/100, Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Extreme or Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray?

Black Extreme projects furthest (Black Extreme 64/100, Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Extreme and Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Orange Blossom and Tiare Flower.

Is Black Extreme or Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray better for summer or winter?

For summer, Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Extreme is the stronger pick. Black Extreme suits evening wear; Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Extreme and Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray?

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. Orange Blossom Body & Soul Spray features Orange Blossom, Tiare Flower, Tangerine, Orchid and Freesia.