Black Granit vs In Red
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
In Red takes 3 of 5 categories.
Black GranitChoose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
In RedChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black Granit2/5
In Red3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- In Red
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- In Red
- Sillage & projection
- Black Granit
- Value for money
- Black Granit
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- In Red
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black GranitPascal MorabitoIn RedArmand BasiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%
3.84/ 5 · 5,475 votes
Have 36%Had 64%Want 0%
Category winnerIn RedRating 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
19%Love
57%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
5,438 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIn Red
SillageBlack Granit
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack GranitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
balsamic77%
patchouli69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
white floral65%
fresh53%
aromatic42%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green AppleMarigoldBergamot
Heart
BambooPalisander RosewoodCardamom
Base
PatchouliPralineMusk
Top
BergamotGingerMandarin OrangeCardamom
Heart
LilyJasmineViolet LeafPink PepperRosePeonyBlack Currant
Base
Woody NotesOakmossWhite MuskPalisander RosewoodAmberVanillaPraline
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Palisander Rosewood, 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 seasonSpring70
Summer10
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
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#7,792
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews65
Category winnerIn RedHigher 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 →In Red opens with a brisk hit of ginger, cardamom and citrus, then settles into cool florals with lily, violet leaf and a lightly woody musk base. It smells fresh, crisp and slightly spicy rather than soft or sugary. This suits someone who wants an energising daytime floral with a clean, polished feel. It wears especi…
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 In Red?
In Red takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Granit is rated 3.67/5 from 18 votes; In Red is rated 3.84/5 from 5,475 votes. Choose Black Granit for a woody and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose In Red for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Black Granit or In Red?
In Red lasts longest (In Red 56/100, Black Granit 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Granit or In Red?
Projection is very close: Black Granit 53/100, In Red 51/100 for sillage.
Do Black Granit and In Red smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Palisander Rosewood, Cardamom and Praline.
Is Black Granit or In Red better for summer or winter?
Black Granit suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Granit and In Red?
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. In Red has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Violet Leaf and Pink Pepper, a base of Woody Notes, Oakmoss, White Musk and Palisander Rosewood.
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