Fragrance comparison

Black Mikki vs Faubourg Saint-Antoine

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Black Mikki

Nahualli

3.176 votes

Rank #57,978 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Faubourg Saint-Antoine

Kerzon Paris

4.147 votes

Rank #35,670 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Black Mikki
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Faubourg Saint-Antoine
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Mikki2/4

Faubourg Saint-Antoine2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Mikki
Sillage & projection: Black Mikki
Value for money: Faubourg Saint-Antoine
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Faubourg Saint-Antoine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black MikkiNahualli

Faubourg Saint-AntoineKerzon Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 26%Had 10%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlack Mikki

SillageBlack Mikki

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value17

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFaubourg Saint-AntoineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy88%

woody77%

balsamic65%

smoky53%

leather42%

woody100%

powdery83%

warm spicy65%

aromatic48%

balsamic30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseCopalSageLeatherBlackcurrant

Heart

FrankincenseClovePink Pepper

Base

SuedeResinsSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top

Sawdust

Heart

CedarResins

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesResins, Sandalwood and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,978

PerfumerIsrael Moreno, Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,670

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerFaubourg Saint-AntoineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Mikki by Nahualli offers a dense cloud of resins and Copal, targeting fans of dry, dark incense. This unisex blend leans heavily into smoky leather and suede, making it ideal for freezing winter nights. It wears best under a heavy wool coat, providing a comforting yet stark warmth that lingers through the dark h…

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Faubourg Saint-Antoine by Kerzon Paris captures the raw essence of a woodworker's workshop. This woody aromatic scent centers on notes of sawdust and cedar, providing a dry, comforting, and warm experience. It sits close to the skin, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a personal, calming fragrance for qui…

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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 Mikki or Faubourg Saint-Antoine?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Mikki is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes; Faubourg Saint-Antoine is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose Black Mikki for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Faubourg Saint-Antoine for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Mikki or Faubourg Saint-Antoine?

Black Mikki lasts longest (Black Mikki 90/100, Faubourg Saint-Antoine 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Mikki or Faubourg Saint-Antoine?

Black Mikki projects furthest (Black Mikki 75/100, Faubourg Saint-Antoine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Mikki and Faubourg Saint-Antoine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Resins, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Black Mikki or Faubourg Saint-Antoine better for summer or winter?

Black Mikki suits evening wear; Faubourg Saint-Antoine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Mikki and Faubourg Saint-Antoine?

Black Mikki has top notes of Incense, Copal, Sage and Leather, heart notes of Frankincense, Clove and Pink Pepper, a base of Suede, Resins, Sandalwood and Cedar. Faubourg Saint-Antoine has top notes of Sawdust, heart notes of Cedar and Resins, a base of Sandalwood.