Black Intense vs Grace
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Black IntenseChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
GraceChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Intense2/4
Grace2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Black Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Grace
- Value for money
- Black Intense
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Grace
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black IntenseMorrisGraceBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
3.94/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 21%Had 22%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
30%Love
49%Like
6%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
53 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlack Intense
SillageGrace
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack IntenseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody91%
fresh spicy83%
warm spicy74%
powdery65%
violet56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic65%
woody48%
white floral30%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Pink PepperLemonWatery NotesMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart2-4 hrs
VioletBlack PepperCardamomelemiNutmegClary SageLavender
Base6-8+ hrs
VetiverCedarPatchouliMusk
Top
LimeBergamotPetitgrainLemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeOrange
Heart
NutmegClary SageNeroliLavenderJasmineVioletPepperCardamom
Base
VanillaWoody NotesTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Violet. Durations are only published for Black Intense, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day50
Night100
Spring38
Summer100
Fall25
Winter6
Day100
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#47,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#17,003
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerGraceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Intense by Morris is a versatile woody spicy men's eau de toilette that pairs bright citrus with dark pepper and dry woods. The scent opens with a crisp burst of lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a crackle of pink pepper. As the initial splash calms down, herbal clary sage and powdery violet leaf blend with warm…
Reviews →Grace by Boadicea the Victorious is an aromatic spicy unisex fragrance that centers on a vibrant citrus opening paired with warm herbal undertones. The scent opens with a sharp, invigorating splash of lime, bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin orange, accented by green petitgrain for a natural leaf bitterness. As the t…
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 Intense or Grace?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Grace is rated 3.94/5 from 53 votes. Choose Black Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Grace for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Intense or Grace?
They last about the same: Black Intense 70/100, Grace 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Black Intense or Grace?
Grace projects furthest (Grace 74/100, Black Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Intense and Grace smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Violet.
Is Black Intense or Grace better for summer or winter?
Black Intense suits evening wear; Grace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Intense and Grace?
Black Intense has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lemon, Watery Notes and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Black Pepper, Cardamom and elemi, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Grace has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Clary Sage, Neroli and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Tonka Bean.
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