Fragrance comparison

Black Flash vs Menthe Froide

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 108 ratings analysed

Black Flash

Plinsky

4.333 votes

Rank #55,916 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Menthe Froide

Aura Perfume

3.93105 votes

Rank #5,049 GreenAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Menthe Froide takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black Flash
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Menthe Froide
Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Flash0/4

Menthe Froide4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black FlashPlinsky

Menthe FroideAura Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 54%Had 15%Want 31%

3.93/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

45%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMenthe Froide

SillageMenthe Froide

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMenthe FroideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

woody30%

green100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineGraperfuitBergamotLemonLavender

Heart

PetitgrainGalbanumPink PepperJasmine

Base

VetiverMoss

Top

BergamotAldehydesPetitgrainTangerinePink PepperLemon

Heart

PeppermintMintIceLavenderCaraway

Base

AmbroxanAmbergrisVetiverOakmossMuskKyara IncenseSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring70

Summer100

Fall40

Winter10

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,049

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerMenthe FroideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Flash opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of citrus led by bitter grapefruit, sour lemon, and crisp bergamot, rounded out by sweet tangerine. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into an aromatic heart of lavender, herbal galbanum, and green petitgrain, with a quiet touch of jasmine preventing th…

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Menthe Froide is a striking aromatic green scent that prioritizes crispness above all. Built around a core of peppermint and icy accords, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and aldehydes before settling into a steady, bracing minty heart. It is a refreshing choice for high-heat summer days, grounding its volatile…

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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 Flash or Menthe Froide?

Menthe Froide takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Flash is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Menthe Froide is rated 3.93/5 from 105 votes. Choose Black Flash for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Menthe Froide for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Flash or Menthe Froide?

Menthe Froide lasts longest (Menthe Froide 81/100, Black Flash 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Flash or Menthe Froide?

Menthe Froide projects furthest (Menthe Froide 74/100, Black Flash 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Flash and Menthe Froide smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Bergamot, Lemon and Lavender.

Is Black Flash or Menthe Froide better for summer or winter?

Black Flash suits daytime wear; Menthe Froide suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Flash and Menthe Froide?

Black Flash has top notes of Tangerine, Graperfuit, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Petitgrain, Galbanum, Pink Pepper and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver and Moss. Menthe Froide has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Petitgrain and Tangerine, heart notes of Peppermint, Mint, Ice and Lavender, a base of Ambroxan, Ambergris, Vetiver and Oakmoss.