Fragrance comparison

Black Frankincense vs In St Tropez

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

Black Frankincense

Scent Trunk

3.6712 votes

Rank #56,823 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

In St Tropez

Zara

4.08162 votes

Rank #3,891 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

In St Tropez takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Frankincense
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
In St Tropez
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Frankincense1/5

In St Tropez4/5

Ratings & consensus: In St Tropez
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Frankincense
Sillage & projection: In St Tropez
Value for money: In St Tropez
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In St Tropez

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black FrankincenseScent Trunk

In St TropezZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 73%

4.08/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerIn St TropezRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

45%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBlack Frankincense

SillageIn St Tropez

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerIn St TropezBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

salty69%

sweet61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OlibanumTulsiNatural MuskMilkSaltChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesPepper

Heart

BelliniOlibanumGeranium

Base

SaltWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesOlibanum and Salt. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Spring83

Summer100

Fall20

Winter11

Day100

Night23

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men54

Unisex42

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,823

PerfumerDana El Masri

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,891

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerIn St TropezHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Frankincense by Scent Trunk is a resinous, unisex fragrance that centers on the deep, spicy profile of olibanum. It offers an easygoing, modern take on traditional incense, making it a functional choice for those who want a grounded, aromatic scent for daily office wear or casual afternoon settings during cooler…

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Zara In St Tropez smells like a citrus cocktail by the sea, bright at first, then fruitier and saltier as it settles. The Bellini effect reads as fizzy peach to some wearers, with pepper, woods, and a breezy marine feel underneath. It suits warm weather, holidays, and easy daytime wear best. Expect moderate projection…

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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 Frankincense or In St Tropez?

In St Tropez takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; In St Tropez is rated 4.08/5 from 162 votes. Choose Black Frankincense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose In St Tropez for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Frankincense or In St Tropez?

Black Frankincense lasts longest (Black Frankincense 80/100, In St Tropez 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Frankincense or In St Tropez?

In St Tropez projects furthest (In St Tropez 51/100, Black Frankincense 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Frankincense and In St Tropez smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum and Salt.

Is Black Frankincense or In St Tropez better for summer or winter?

Black Frankincense suits evening wear; In St Tropez suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Frankincense and In St Tropez?

Black Frankincense features Olibanum, Tulsi, Natural Musk, Milk and Salt. In St Tropez has top notes of Citruses and Pepper, heart notes of Bellini, Olibanum and Geranium, a base of Salt and Woodsy Notes.