Black Heroin vs Bucephalus XV
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
83%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bucephalus XV takes 3 of 4 categories.
Black HeroinChoose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bucephalus XVChoose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black Heroin1/4
Bucephalus XV3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bucephalus XV
- Sillage & projection
- Bucephalus XV
- Value for money
- Bucephalus XV
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Heroin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black HeroinRichardBucephalus XVArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.38/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 33%Had 14%Want 54%
4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate12%Love
44%Like
21%Ok
18%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
50%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBucephalus XV
SillageBucephalus XV
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBucephalus XVBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
citrus92%
floral84%
violet77%
patchouli69%
rose61%
rose100%
citrus92%
powdery84%
violet77%
floral69%
amber61%
Scent match83%Very similar · both powdery, citrus and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonLimeBergamot
Heart
PatchouliRoseVioletOrchid
Base
MuskAmber
Top
LemonBergamot
Heart
RoseVioletPatchouli
Base
AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Patchouli and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#32,275
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#40,345
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerBlack HeroinHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Heroin by Richard is a unisex oriental scent built on a heavy, powdery foundation. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon, lime, and bergamot before settling into a dense floral heart of patchouli, rose, violet, and orchid. The dry-down relies on a warm, lingering base of amber and musk, making it a bold choice fo…
Reviews →Armaf Bucephalus XV opens with a splash of sour lemon and sharp bergamot, giving it a bright start. As it rests on the skin, a powdery floral core of rose and violet softens the initial citrus bite. Patchouli adds a touch of green earthiness, preventing the sweetness from becoming too heavy or cloying. The base settle…
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 Heroin or Bucephalus XV?
Bucephalus XV takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Heroin is rated 3.38/5 from 34 votes; Bucephalus XV is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Black Heroin for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bucephalus XV for a rose and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Heroin or Bucephalus XV?
They last about the same: Bucephalus XV 78/100, Black Heroin 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Heroin or Bucephalus XV?
Bucephalus XV projects furthest (Bucephalus XV 79/100, Black Heroin 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Heroin and Bucephalus XV smell similar?
Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and rose accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Patchouli and Rose.
Is Black Heroin or Bucephalus XV better for summer or winter?
Black Heroin suits evening wear; Bucephalus XV suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Heroin and Bucephalus XV?
Black Heroin has top notes of Lemon, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Violet and Orchid, a base of Musk and Amber. Bucephalus XV has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Musk.
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