Fragrance comparison

Black Extreme vs Winter Collection

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 341 ratings analysed

6 wins

Black Extreme

Mandarina Duck

4.39239 votes

Rank #3,284 VanillaCitrus

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46%scent match

Some overlap

Winter Collection

Zara

3.75102 votes

Rank #9,229 WoodyAromatic

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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.
Winter Collection
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Black Extreme6/7

Winter Collection1/7

Ratings & consensus: Black Extreme
Community sentiment: Black Extreme
Longevity: Black Extreme
Sillage & projection: Black Extreme
Value for money: Winter Collection
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

Winter CollectionZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 239 votes

Have 45%Had 11%Want 44%

3.75/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 52%Had 23%Want 26%

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

34%Love

45%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerBlack ExtremeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Extreme

SillageBlack Extreme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value85

Category winnerWinter CollectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus92%

woody84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

amber44%

camphor30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

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

Top

PepperBergamotTangerine

Heart

EucalyptusLavender

Base

CypressAmberCedarOrange BlossomPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Pepper and Orange Blossom. 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

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack ExtremeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

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

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,284

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews63

Overall rank#9,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

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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Zara Winter Collection opens with pepper, bergamot and tangerine, then settles into a fresh aromatic mix of eucalyptus and lavender over soft woods and amber. On skin, shoppers often describe it as warm, clean and easy to wear rather than heavy. It suits everyday use well, especially office settings and cooler weather…

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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 Winter Collection?

Black Extreme takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Extreme is rated 4.39/5 from 239 votes; Winter Collection is rated 3.75/5 from 102 votes. Choose Black Extreme for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Winter Collection for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Extreme or Winter Collection?

Black Extreme lasts longest (Black Extreme 69/100, Winter Collection 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Extreme or Winter Collection?

Black Extreme projects furthest (Black Extreme 64/100, Winter Collection 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Extreme and Winter Collection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Pepper and Orange Blossom.

Is Black Extreme or Winter Collection better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Winter Collection is the stronger pick. Black Extreme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Extreme and Winter Collection?

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. Winter Collection has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Eucalyptus and Lavender, a base of Cypress, Amber, Cedar and Orange Blossom.