Fragrance comparison

Black Gold vs Victorius

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,690 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Gold

Mancera · 2017

4.101,679 votes

Rank #1,411 LavenderFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Victorius

Ésika

4.0911 votes

Rank #54,646 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Gold
Choose it for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Victorius
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Gold4/5

Victorius1/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Gold
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Gold
Sillage & projection: Black Gold
Value for money: Victorius
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 GoldMancera

VictoriusÉsika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 1,679 votes

Have 44%Had 13%Want 42%

4.09/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 61%Had 17%Want 22%

Category winnerBlack GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

1,679 votes

18%Love

73%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBlack Gold

SillageBlack Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value83

Category winnerVictoriusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

fresh spicy99%

woody97%

aromatic88%

powdery85%

violet79%

leather100%

woody91%

citrus83%

lavender74%

animalic65%

fresh56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderCinnamonNutmegCitrusesAgarwood (Oud)

Heart3 to 4 hours

VioletJasminePatchouli LeafSea NotesRose

Base6 to 8 hours

LeatherWoody NotesWhite MuskAmberVetiver

Notes

Woody NotesLeatherLavenderCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Citruses, Leather and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Black Gold, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer44

Fall100

Winter87

Day100

Night99

Spring100

Summer33

Fall89

Winter22

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex24

Women8

Men86

Unisex0

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,411

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched2017

Reviews203

Overall rank#54,646

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black 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…

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Victorius by Ésika brings a classic masculine scent profile into a modern, easy-wearing daily format. The opening greets you with a bright splash of crisp citruses and fresh herbal lavender, smelling remarkably like a clean barbershop grooming splash. As the initial brightness settles, warm woody notes and a smooth le…

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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 Gold or Victorius?

Black Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Gold is rated 4.10/5 from 1,679 votes; Victorius is rated 4.09/5 from 11 votes. Choose Black Gold for a lavender and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Victorius for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Gold or Victorius?

Black Gold lasts longest (Black Gold 76/100, Victorius 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Gold or Victorius?

Black Gold projects furthest (Black Gold 67/100, Victorius 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Gold and Victorius smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citruses, Leather and Woody Notes.

Is Black Gold or Victorius better for summer or winter?

Black Gold suits day or night wear; Victorius suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Gold and Victorius?

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. Victorius features Woody Notes, Leather, Lavender and Citruses.