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Black Keden vs Halcyon

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

Updated 15 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Keden takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Black Keden

    Choose it for a warm spicy and rum character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Halcyon

    Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Best in winter.

Black Keden4/4
Halcyon0/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Black Keden
Sillage & projection
Black Keden
Value for money
Black Keden
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Black Keden

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Black KedenSevilla Fragrances
HalcyonParfums Vintage
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.38/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 7%Had 6%Want 87%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
54%Love
8%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
38%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage90
♥ Love / hate60
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate50
Category winners

LongevityBlack Keden

SillageBlack Keden

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value50
Category winnerBlack KedenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
rum88%
woody77%
coffee65%
chocolate53%
caramel42%
sweet100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
vanilla69%
almond61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Sweet NotesSpicesCaramelCoffeeVetiverChocolateRumWoodsy NotesAlmondPowdery NotesSugar CaneSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRum, Coffee, Sandalwood and Caramel. Durations are only published for Halcyon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring25
Summer13
Fall50
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#69,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBlack KedenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Keden by Sevilla Fragrances offers a dark, sticky, and rich gourmand experience. This unisex blend pairs coffee and rum with heavy caramel and dark chocolate. It sits close to the skin as it warms, making it a solid choice for cold winter nights.

Reviews →

Halcyon by Parfums Vintage is a rich, dark gourmand fragrance built around warm rum, roasted coffee, and sweet caramel. From the initial spray, a splash of boozy rum meets bitter chocolate and roasted almond, creating an aroma reminiscent of an upscale dessert parlor. As the composition settles, creamy vanilla and mel…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Keden or Halcyon?

Black Keden takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Keden is rated 3.38/5 from 13 votes; Halcyon is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Keden for a warm spicy and rum character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Halcyon for a sweet and woody character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Black Keden or Halcyon?

Black Keden lasts longest (Black Keden 87/100, Halcyon 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Keden or Halcyon?

Black Keden projects furthest (Black Keden 90/100, Halcyon 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Keden and Halcyon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rum, Coffee, Sandalwood and Caramel.

Is Black Keden or Halcyon better for summer or winter?

Black Keden suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Keden and Halcyon?

Black Keden features Rum, Dark Chocolate, Coffee, Sandalwood and Caramel. Halcyon features Sweet Notes, Spices, Caramel, Coffee and Vetiver.

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