Fragrance comparison

Black Granit vs Code Promen

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 39 ratings analysed

Black Granit

Pascal Morabito

3.6718 votes

Rank #58,285 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Code Promen

In The Box

4.0021 votes

Rank #51,571 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Code Promen takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Granit
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Code Promen
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Granit1/5

Code Promen4/5

Ratings & consensus: Code Promen
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Code Promen
Sillage & projection: Code Promen
Value for money: Black Granit
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Code Promen

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black GranitPascal Morabito

Code PromenIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%

4.00/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 59%Had 17%Want 24%

Category winnerCode PromenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

39%Like

22%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

52%Love

24%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCode Promen

SillageCode Promen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value56

Category winnerBlack GranitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleMarigoldBergamot

Heart

BambooPalisander RosewoodCardamom

Base

PatchouliPralineMusk

Top

Green MandarinGreen AppleCardamom

Heart

LavenderNutmegOrange Blossom

Base

Tonka BeanAmberLeatherPralineTobaccoStyrax

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Cardamom and Praline. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer10

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men85

Unisex8

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,285

PerfumerCorinne Cachen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCode PromenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black 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 →

Code Promen opens with green mandarin, tart apple and cardamom, then settles into a sweeter amber-tonka base with leather, tobacco and praline in the background. It reads warm, slightly dressed-up, and more evening than daytime. If you like aromatic ambers with a smooth sweet core and some darker texture, this is easy…

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 Code Promen?

Code Promen takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Granit is rated 3.67/5 from 18 votes; Code Promen is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes. Choose Black Granit for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Code Promen for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Granit or Code Promen?

Code Promen lasts longest (Code Promen 69/100, Black Granit 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Granit or Code Promen?

Code Promen projects furthest (Code Promen 62/100, Black Granit 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Granit and Code Promen smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Cardamom and Praline.

Is Black Granit or Code Promen better for summer or winter?

Black Granit suits day or night wear; Code Promen suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Granit and Code Promen?

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. Code Promen has top notes of Green Mandarin, Green Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Praline.