Black Gold vs Improved Silence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Gold takes 4 of 4 categories.
Black GoldChoose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Improved SilenceChoose it for a almond and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Gold4/4
Improved Silence0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Gold
- Sillage & projection
- Black Gold
- Value for money
- Black Gold
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Gold
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black GoldManceraImproved SilenceRoadsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 1,679 votes
Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%
3.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 17%Had 13%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
31%Like
12%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
1,679 votes
22%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Gold
SillageBlack Gold
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack GoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothlavender100%
fresh spicy99%
woody97%
aromatic88%
powdery85%
violet79%
almond100%
violet92%
powdery84%
woody77%
nutty69%
floral61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, violet and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LavenderCinnamonNutmegCitrusesAgarwood (Oud)
Heart3 to 4 hours
VioletJasminePatchouli LeafSea NotesRose
Base6 to 8 hours
LeatherWoody NotesWhite MuskAmberVetiver
Top
LavenderCitruses
Heart
VioletAlmondRose
Base
Woody NotesVanilla
InformationalShared notesLavender, Citruses, Violet and Rose. Durations are only published for Black Gold, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer44
Fall100
Winter87
Day100
Night99
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,411
PerfumerPierre Montale
Launched2017
Reviews203
Overall rank#54,319
PerfumerJulie Pluchet
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBlack GoldHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Gold by Mancera is a leather fragrance for men that blends classic aromatic grooming with rich warmth. Released in 2017 and composed by Pierre Montale, it leads with sharp citruses, fresh lavender, nutmeg, and warm cinnamon over a hint of agarwood. As it develops, powdery violet, rose, and patchouli leaf add a c…
Reviews →Improved Silence by Roads opens with a sharp, refreshing citrus zest paired with aromatic lavender. It quickly transitions into a gourmand heart where smooth almond milk meets violet and soft rose petals. This unisex fragrance rests on a base of warm, creamy vanilla and earthy woods, providing a calm, meditative aura …
Reviews →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 Gold or Improved Silence?
Black Gold takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Gold is rated 4.10/5 from 1,679 votes; Improved Silence is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Black Gold for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Improved Silence for a almond and violet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Gold or Improved Silence?
Black Gold lasts longest (Black Gold 76/100, Improved Silence 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Gold or Improved Silence?
Black Gold projects furthest (Black Gold 67/100, Improved Silence 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Gold and Improved Silence smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citruses, Violet and Rose.
Is Black Gold or Improved Silence better for summer or winter?
Black Gold suits day or night wear; Improved Silence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Gold and Improved Silence?
Black Gold has top notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Patchouli Leaf and Sea Notes, a base of Leather, Woody Notes, White Musk and Amber. Improved Silence has top notes of Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Violet, Almond and Rose, a base of Woody Notes and Vanilla.
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