Fragrance comparison

Black Obsidian vs Capuche

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Obsidian

Aurora Scents

4.4670 votes

Rank #5,173 CitrusPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Capuche

Judith Paris

2.001 votes

Rank #68,697 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories.

Black Obsidian
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Capuche
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Black Obsidian4/4

Capuche0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black ObsidianAurora Scents

CapucheJudith Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 18%Had 1%Want 81%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

82%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityBlack Obsidian

SillageBlack Obsidian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value25

Category winnerBlack ObsidianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamotelemi

Heart

Pink PepperJasmine SambacOsmanthus

Base

PatchouliHelvetolideMoss

Top

Lemonelemi

Heart

oak mossLavender

Base

HelvetolidePatchouliAmbrostar™

InformationalShared noteselemi, Patchouli and Helvetolide. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer95

Fall100

Winter68

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex20

Women4

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#68,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack ObsidianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Obsidian by Aurora Scents is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances sharp citrus with earthy patchouli. It opens with zesty bergamot and resinous elemi before settling into a spice-forward heart. Designed for modern wear, it offers a mysterious profile perfect for cool autumn nights or professional off…

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Capuche by Judith Paris is an aromatic and earthy scent that balances bright lemon with deep oak moss. It captures a crisp, autumnal feeling, leaning toward a tomboy aesthetic that feels both grounded and thoughtful. This unisex fragrance sits close to the skin, making it a subtle choice for everyday wear during the c…

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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 Obsidian or Capuche?

Black Obsidian takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Obsidian is rated 4.46/5 from 70 votes; Capuche is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Obsidian for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Capuche for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Obsidian or Capuche?

Black Obsidian lasts longest (Black Obsidian 79/100, Capuche 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Obsidian or Capuche?

Black Obsidian projects furthest (Black Obsidian 72/100, Capuche 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Obsidian and Capuche smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and patchouli accords. Common notes include elemi, Patchouli and Helvetolide.

Is Black Obsidian or Capuche better for summer or winter?

Black Obsidian suits day or night wear; Capuche suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Obsidian and Capuche?

Black Obsidian has top notes of Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac and Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Helvetolide and Moss. Capuche has top notes of Lemon and elemi, heart notes of oak moss and Lavender, a base of Helvetolide, Patchouli and Ambrostar™.