Fragrance comparison

Black Intense vs Via Veneto

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Intense

Morris

4.333 votes

Rank #42,745 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Via Veneto

Tuttotondo · 2023

4.119 votes

Rank #54,206 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Intense takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Via Veneto
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Intense3/5

Via Veneto1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black IntenseMorris

Via VenetoTuttotondo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 64%

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

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageBlack Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winnerVia VenetoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

powdery65%

violet56%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

mossy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Top20-30 mins

LimeCardamomOrangeelemi

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageBlack PepperMahonial

Base5-7 hrs

AmbroxanOakmossAkigalawoodMusk

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

Summer20

Fall80

Winter80

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#54,206

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack IntenseHigher 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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Tuttotondo Via Veneto opens with an immediate flash of sharp lime and juicy sweet orange peel. Green cardamom pods crack open right behind the citrus, joined by the faint pine-like resin of elemi sap. Within five minutes, the early alcohol lift clears into a crisp aromatic heart of clary sage and cracked black pepper.…

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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 Via Veneto?

Black Intense takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Intense is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Via Veneto is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Black Intense for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Via Veneto for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Intense or Via Veneto?

They last about the same: Black Intense 70/100, Via Veneto 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Intense or Via Veneto?

Black Intense projects furthest (Black Intense 63/100, Via Veneto 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Intense and Via Veneto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange, Black Pepper, Cardamom and elemi.

Is Black Intense or Via Veneto better for summer or winter?

Black Intense suits daytime wear; Via Veneto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Intense and Via Veneto?

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. Via Veneto has top notes of Lime, Cardamom, Orange and elemi, heart notes of Clary Sage, Black Pepper and Mahonial, a base of Ambroxan, Oakmoss, Akigalawood and Musk.