Fragrance comparison

Black Frankincense vs Streetcar Magnolia

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Frankincense

Scent Trunk

3.6712 votes

Rank #56,823 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Streetcar Magnolia

Wit & West

4.258 votes

Rank #19,593 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Frankincense takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Frankincense
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Streetcar Magnolia
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Frankincense3/4

Streetcar Magnolia1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black FrankincenseScent Trunk

Streetcar MagnoliaWit & West

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 73%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

63%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlack Frankincense

SillageBlack Frankincense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlack FrankincenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

floral84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

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

TulsiYuzu

Heart

MagnoliaFir

Base

OlibanumPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOlibanum and Tulsi. 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

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter0

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,823

PerfumerDana El Masri

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,593

PerfumerWhitney Swales

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerStreetcar MagnoliaHigher 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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Streetcar Magnolia by Wit & West is a distinctive unisex cologne celebrating New Orleans. It opens with the aromatic spice of Tulsi leaves and bright, zesty Yuzu. The heart features a crisp, non-creamy Magnolia blossom grounded by earthy Patchouli and resinous Olibanum. This is an ideal scent for spring days when you …

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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 Streetcar Magnolia?

Black Frankincense takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Streetcar Magnolia is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Black Frankincense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Streetcar Magnolia for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Frankincense or Streetcar Magnolia?

Black Frankincense lasts longest (Black Frankincense 80/100, Streetcar Magnolia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Frankincense or Streetcar Magnolia?

Black Frankincense projects furthest (Black Frankincense 45/100, Streetcar Magnolia 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Frankincense and Streetcar Magnolia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Olibanum and Tulsi.

Is Black Frankincense or Streetcar Magnolia better for summer or winter?

Black Frankincense suits evening wear; Streetcar Magnolia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Frankincense and Streetcar Magnolia?

Black Frankincense features Olibanum, Tulsi, Natural Musk, Milk and Salt. Streetcar Magnolia has top notes of Tulsi and Yuzu, heart notes of Magnolia and Fir, a base of Olibanum and Patchouli.