Fragrance comparison

Black Granit vs Oro Zu

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Granit

Pascal Morabito

3.6718 votes

Rank #58,285 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Oro Zu

Pisello Parfum

3.002 votes

Rank #71,554 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Granit takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black Granit
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Oro Zu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Granit4/4

Oro Zu0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Granit
Sillage & projection: Black Granit
Value for money: Black Granit
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 Morabito

Oro ZuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 50%Had 16%Want 34%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBlack Granit

SillageBlack Granit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value0

Category winnerBlack GranitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy

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

OudSaltOzonic notesCardamomPearBergamotMintGreen Apple

Heart

TobaccoLeatherTurkish RosePralineLavenderIrisCinnamonSage

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanAmberSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Bergamot, 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 season

Spring70

Summer10

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,285

PerfumerCorinne Cachen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,554

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack GranitHigher 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 →

Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia launched Oro Zu in 2024 as a complex, dense fragrance for men. The scent profiles dark, rich oud against a sharp marine saltiness and fresh spices. It is designed for cold fall and winter nights, presenting a bold alternative for collectors of heavy, resinous blends who want a challe…

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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 Granit or Oro Zu?

Black Granit takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Granit is rated 3.67/5 from 18 votes; Oro Zu is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Granit for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Oro Zu for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Granit or Oro Zu?

Black Granit lasts longest (Black Granit 52/100, Oro Zu 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Granit or Oro Zu?

Black Granit projects furthest (Black Granit 53/100, Oro Zu 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Granit and Oro Zu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Bergamot, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Black Granit or Oro Zu better for summer or winter?

Black Granit suits day or night wear; Oro Zu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Granit and Oro Zu?

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. Oro Zu has top notes of Oud, Salt, Ozonic notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather, Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Amber.