Black Granit vs Classic City
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black GranitChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Classic CityChoose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Black Granit2/4
Classic City2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Granit
- Sillage & projection
- Classic City
- Value for money
- Classic City
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Granit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black GranitPascal MorabitoClassic CityHendersonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 33%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
39%Like
22%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
18 votes · too few to score
0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Granit
SillageClassic City
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerClassic CityBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
balsamic77%
patchouli69%
warm spicy61%
sweet100%
amber92%
woody84%
balsamic77%
warm spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both sweet, woody and balsamic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green AppleMarigoldBergamot
Heart
BambooPalisander RosewoodCardamom
Base
PatchouliPralineMusk
Top
MarigoldNutmegLemon
Heart
PralineCardamomTolu Balsam
Base
AmberPalisander RosewoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesMarigold, Palisander Rosewood, Cardamom and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer10
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#58,285
PerfumerCorinne Cachen
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#71,778
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack GranitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Granit by Pascal Morabito is a fragrance for men. Black Granit was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Corinne Cachen. Top notes are Green Apple, Marigold and Bergamot; middle notes are Bamboo, Palisander Rosewood and Cardamom; base notes are Patchouli, Praline and Musk.
Reviews →Classic City by Henderson opens with a bright burst of lemon paired with dry nutmeg and bitter marigold. The initial citrus sharp edge quickly recedes into a warm, sugary core. Praline and aromatic cardamom take over the center, giving the composition a noticeable gourmand sweetness. As the scent settles, warm amber, …
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 Granit or Classic City?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Granit is rated 3.67/5 from 18 votes; Classic City is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Granit for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Classic City for a sweet and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Granit or Classic City?
Black Granit lasts longest (Black Granit 52/100, Classic City 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Granit or Classic City?
Classic City projects furthest (Classic City 58/100, Black Granit 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Granit and Classic City smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Marigold, Palisander Rosewood, Cardamom and Patchouli.
Is Black Granit or Classic City better for summer or winter?
Black Granit suits day or night wear; Classic City suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Granit and Classic City?
Black Granit has top notes of Green Apple, Marigold and Bergamot, heart notes of Bamboo, Palisander Rosewood and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Praline and Musk. Classic City has top notes of Marigold, Nutmeg and Lemon, heart notes of Praline, Cardamom and Tolu Balsam, a base of Amber, Palisander Rosewood and Patchouli.
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