Fragrance comparison

Black Mafia vs This Is Not A Pipe

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

Black Mafia

ByBozo

3.2344 votes

Rank #28,168 WoodyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

This Is Not A Pipe

Demeter Fragrance

3.77110 votes

Rank #14,909 TobaccoWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

This Is Not A Pipe takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Mafia
Choose it for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
This Is Not A Pipe
Choose it for a tobacco and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Black Mafia3/7

This Is Not A Pipe4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black MafiaByBozo

This Is Not A PipeDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.23/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 53%

3.77/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerThis Is Not A PipeRating 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

25%Love

49%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerThis Is Not A PipeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBlack Mafia

SillageBlack Mafia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value65

Category winnerThis Is Not A PipeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

tobacco88%

amber77%

smoky65%

sweet53%

warm spicy42%

tobacco100%

woody83%

sweet65%

whiskey48%

fruity30%

Scent match60%Closely related · both tobacco, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green Notes

Heart

Woody NotesTobaccoCoffee

Base

Incense

Notes

TobaccoWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes and Tobacco. Durations are only published for This Is Not A Pipe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer21

Fall100

Winter86

Day70

Night100

Spring24

Summer11

Fall100

Winter74

Day97

Night100

Category winnerBlack MafiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex52

Women7

Men35

Unisex65

Women0

Casual 40%Date 28%Work 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,168

PerfumerPaul Emilien

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#14,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerThis Is Not A PipeHigher 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…

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Demeter This Is Not A Pipe captures the exact aroma of unlit sweet tobacco leaves resting inside a warm briarwood pipe. The fragrance starts with a quick flash of solvent alcohol before settling into rich cured tobacco, dark dried cherries, and aged woody notes. You get a subtle splash of whiskey warmth in the backgro…

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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 Mafia or This Is Not A Pipe?

This Is Not A Pipe takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Mafia is rated 3.23/5 from 44 votes; This Is Not A Pipe is rated 3.77/5 from 110 votes. Choose Black Mafia for a woody and tobacco character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose This Is Not A Pipe for a tobacco and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Mafia or This Is Not A Pipe?

Black Mafia lasts longest (Black Mafia 76/100, This Is Not A Pipe 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Mafia or This Is Not A Pipe?

Black Mafia projects furthest (Black Mafia 63/100, This Is Not A Pipe 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Mafia and This Is Not A Pipe smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tobacco, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Woody Notes and Tobacco.

Is Black Mafia or This Is Not A Pipe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Mafia is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Mafia is the stronger pick. Black Mafia suits evening wear; This Is Not A Pipe suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Mafia and This Is Not A Pipe?

Black Mafia has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Woody Notes, Tobacco and Coffee, a base of Incense. This Is Not A Pipe features Tobacco and Woody Notes.