Fragrance comparison

Black Flower vs Smart Black Orchid

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

Black Flower

In The Box

3.8174 votes

Rank #11,541 Yellow FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Smart Black Orchid

Al Musbah

4.0911 votes

Rank #33,614 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Smart Black Orchid takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Flower
Choose it for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Smart Black Orchid
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Flower2/5

Smart Black Orchid3/5

Ratings & consensus: Smart Black Orchid
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Smart Black Orchid
Sillage & projection: Smart Black Orchid
Value for money: Black Flower
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Flower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black FlowerIn The Box

Smart Black OrchidAl Musbah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

Category winnerSmart Black OrchidRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

30%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

74 votes

45%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySmart Black Orchid

SillageSmart Black Orchid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value65

Category winnerBlack FlowerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

floral92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang YlangGardeniaJasmineTruffleBlack CurrantBergamotMandarinAmalfi Lemon

Heart

SpicesFruity NotesOrchidLotus

Base

PatchouliMexican chocolateIncenseVanillaAmberSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

Top

Black CurrantBergamotYlang-Ylang

Heart

OrchidLotus

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Orchid and Lotus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer6

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring17

Summer33

Fall50

Winter100

Day14

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex68

Women20

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,541

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#33,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerBlack FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Flower wears like a dark floral with a sweet, woody core. Early on it can smell unusual, even earthy or cosmetic to some noses, but it settles into bitter chocolate, orchid-like florals, warm spice and a creamy vanilla-amber base. It suits cool weather best and usually reads strongest at night. If you enjoy rich…

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Smart Black Orchid is an oriental floral built around dark fruit, creamy florals and smoky woods. It is often talked about in the same breath as Tom Ford Black Orchid, with one wearer calling it a peculiar dupe that turns a little buttery on skin. Expect bold projection, but test first if you are picky about longevity…

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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 Flower or Smart Black Orchid?

Smart Black Orchid takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Flower is rated 3.81/5 from 74 votes; Smart Black Orchid is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Black Flower for a yellow floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Smart Black Orchid for a woody and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Flower or Smart Black Orchid?

Smart Black Orchid lasts longest (Smart Black Orchid 86/100, Black Flower 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Flower or Smart Black Orchid?

Smart Black Orchid projects furthest (Smart Black Orchid 80/100, Black Flower 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Flower and Smart Black Orchid smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Orchid and Lotus.

Is Black Flower or Smart Black Orchid better for summer or winter?

Smart Black Orchid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Flower and Smart Black Orchid?

Black Flower has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Truffle, heart notes of Spices, Fruity Notes, Orchid and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Mexican chocolate, Incense and Vanilla. Smart Black Orchid has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Orchid and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Incense.