Fragrance comparison

Black Intense vs VE ± Velvet

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Intense

Morris

4.333 votes

Rank #42,657 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

VE ± Velvet

UERMI · 2014

3.5664 votes

Rank #31,865 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Intense takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VE ± Velvet
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Intense4/5

VE ± Velvet1/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Intense
Sillage & projection: Black Intense
Value for money: Black Intense
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Black Intense
Fragranxe ranking: VE ± Velvet

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black IntenseMorris

VE ± VelvetUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.56/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 38%Had 20%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityBlack Intense

SillageBlack Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value31

Category winnerBlack IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

violet56%

aromatic100%

woody90%

green80%

earthy70%

citrus60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperLemonWatery NotesMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletBlack PepperCardamomelemiNutmegClary SageLavender

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverCedarPatchouliMusk

Notes

VetiverelemiCedarMintLemonPatchouliCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBlack IntenseLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night69

Spring100

Summer50

Fall94

Winter31

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 22%Party 13%

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,865

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched2014

Reviews2

Category winnerVE ± VelvetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black 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…

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The first spray gives a sharp shock of sour lemon and brisk crushed mint. It wakes you up immediately. Within two minutes, the initial alcohol vapor clears to reveal sticky elemi resin, lending a warm pine sap sweetness that prevents the citrus from turning sour or medicinal. Then the vetiver emerges. It is earthy, ro…

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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 Intense or VE ± Velvet?

Black Intense takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; VE ± Velvet is rated 3.56/5 from 64 votes. Choose Black Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose VE ± Velvet for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Intense or VE ± Velvet?

Black Intense lasts longest (Black Intense 70/100, VE ± Velvet 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Intense or VE ± Velvet?

Black Intense projects furthest (Black Intense 63/100, VE ± Velvet 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Intense and VE ± Velvet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, elemi and Vetiver.

Is Black Intense or VE ± Velvet better for summer or winter?

Black Intense suits daytime wear; VE ± Velvet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Intense and VE ± Velvet?

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. VE ± Velvet features Vetiver, elemi, Cedar, Mint and Lemon.