Fragrance comparison

Black Mafia vs Black Smoky

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Black Mafia

ByBozo

3.2344 votes

Rank #30,760 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Black Smoky

Areej

4.1822 votes

Rank #32,594 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Smoky takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black Mafia
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Smoky
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Black Mafia1/5

Black Smoky4/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Smoky
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Smoky
Sillage & projection: Black Smoky
Value for money: Black Smoky
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Mafia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black MafiaByBozo

Black SmokyAreej

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.23/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%

4.18/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerBlack SmokyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

36%Like

16%Ok

27%Dislike

7%Hate

44 votes

73%Love

9%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBlack Smoky

SillageBlack Smoky

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value95

Category winnerBlack SmokyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco88%

amber77%

smoky65%

sweet53%

warm spicy42%

smoky100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

oud69%

coffee61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, smoky and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green Notes

Heart

Woody NotesTobaccoCoffee

Base

Incense

Top

cannabisGreen NotesSaffronDavanaThyme

Heart

CoffeeTobaccoVioletWoody NotesRaspberryCinnamonResins

Base

Guaiac WoodIncenseOudTonka BeanAnimal notesVanillaCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Woody Notes, Tobacco and Coffee. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer21

Fall100

Winter86

Day70

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex52

Women7

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,760

PerfumerPaul Emilien

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#32,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack MafiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Mafia by ByBozo is an unexpected take on an Oriental Woody scent. It leads with a sharp punch of green notes that quickly settle into a dark, grounding combination of tobacco and coffee. The incense base adds a resinous depth, making it a compelling choice for those who want a fragrance that projects intensity d…

Reviews →

Black Smoky opens with an aggressive herbal strike of cannabis, green thyme, and dry saffron. Bitter roasted coffee and dry tobacco leaves emerge within twenty minutes, cutting through the initial green harshness while spicy cinnamon and sweet violet ground the dark heart. As the fragrance settles during cold winter …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Mafia or Black Smoky?

Black Smoky takes 4 of 5 categories. Black Mafia is rated 3.23/5 from 44 votes; Black Smoky is rated 4.18/5 from 22 votes. Choose Black Mafia for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Black Smoky for a smoky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Black Mafia or Black Smoky?

Black Smoky lasts longest (Black Smoky 100/100, Black Mafia 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Mafia or Black Smoky?

Black Smoky projects furthest (Black Smoky 100/100, Black Mafia 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Mafia and Black Smoky smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, smoky and amber accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Woody Notes, Tobacco and Coffee.

Is Black Mafia or Black Smoky better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Mafia and Black Smoky?

Black Mafia has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes, Tobacco and Coffee, a base of Incense. Black Smoky has top notes of cannabis, Green Notes, Saffron and Davana, heart notes of Coffee, Tobacco, Violet and Woody Notes, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Oud and Tonka Bean.