Fragrance comparison

Black Influence vs Vaniglia e Zenzero

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 396 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Influence

SÜS-SKÏND

4.3030 votes

Rank #11,304 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Vaniglia e Zenzero

L'Erbolario

4.02366 votes

Rank #8,040 VanillaFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Influence takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Influence
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Vaniglia e Zenzero
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Black Influence3/5

Vaniglia e Zenzero2/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Influence
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Influence
Sillage & projection: Black Influence
Value for money: Vaniglia e Zenzero
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vaniglia e Zenzero

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black InfluenceSÜS-SKÏND

Vaniglia e ZenzeroL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%

4.02/ 5 · 366 votes

Have 39%Had 26%Want 35%

Category winnerBlack InfluenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

31%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

366 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack Influence

SillageBlack Influence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value78

Category winnerVaniglia e ZenzeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

aromatic74%

woody65%

fresh spicy56%

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both vanilla, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomNutmeg

Heart

VanillaSiam BenzoinVetiver

Base

Tonka BeanCedar

Top

GingerLemon

Heart

VetiverPatchouli

Base

VanillaSiam Benzoin

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Siam Benzoin and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer11

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night100

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex62

Women0

Men2

Unisex47

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#8,040

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerVaniglia e ZenzeroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Influence by SÜS-SKÏND offers a warm, woody experience built around a core of vanilla and Siam benzoin. Anchored by cardamom and nutmeg, this 2016 release projects a distinct, spicy sweetness on the skin. It performs best in cooler autumn air, providing a resonant, amber-forward presence that suits evening wear …

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L'Erbolario Vaniglia e Zenzero opens with a sharp burst of fresh ginger root and bright lemon rind that fizzes across the skin. Within fifteen minutes, the spicy citrus edge mellows out as warm vanilla and sweet Siam benzoin take control of the composition. A quiet ground of earthy vetiver and dark patchouli keeps the…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Influence or Vaniglia e Zenzero?

Black Influence takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Influence is rated 4.30/5 from 30 votes; Vaniglia e Zenzero is rated 4.02/5 from 366 votes. Choose Black Influence for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Vaniglia e Zenzero for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Influence or Vaniglia e Zenzero?

Black Influence lasts longest (Black Influence 76/100, Vaniglia e Zenzero 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Influence or Vaniglia e Zenzero?

Black Influence projects furthest (Black Influence 74/100, Vaniglia e Zenzero 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Influence and Vaniglia e Zenzero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Siam Benzoin and Vetiver.

Is Black Influence or Vaniglia e Zenzero better for summer or winter?

Black Influence suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Influence and Vaniglia e Zenzero?

Black Influence has top notes of Cardamom and Nutmeg, heart notes of Vanilla, Siam Benzoin and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean and Cedar. Vaniglia e Zenzero has top notes of Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Siam Benzoin.