Fragrance comparison

Black Orchid vs Mango Verde

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Black Orchid

Bachs

2.001 votes

Rank #76,469 CitrusFresh

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Mango Verde

Whíff

5.001 votes

Rank #43,194 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Black Orchid
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mango Verde
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Black Orchid2/4

Mango Verde2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black OrchidBachs

Mango VerdeWhíff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBlack Orchid

SillageBlack Orchid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMango VerdeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

floral65%

fruity56%

citrus100%

fresh90%

musky80%

tropical70%

fruity60%

sweet50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotRed BerriesCitruses

Heart

Black OrchidNeroli

Base

VanillaWhite Musk

Top

Citruses

Heart

Green Mango

Base

White Musk

InformationalShared notesCitruses and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,194

PerfumerRenato Lopena Jr.

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMango VerdeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Orchid by Bachs presents a bright, citrus-forward opening centered on bergamot and red berries. As it sits, the heart brings a floral touch with neroli and orchid notes before settling into a soft base of white musk and vanilla. It is a daily option for those who prefer fresh, clean profiles during the warmer mo…

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Mango Verde opens with a bright citrus splash and a very realistic green mango note, then settles into soft white musk. It wears fresh, fruity, and lightly tropical rather than syrupy sweet. On skin, it usually feels easy and casual, with its strongest moment in the opening before drying down close. This looks best su…

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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 Orchid or Mango Verde?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Orchid is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Mango Verde is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Orchid for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mango Verde for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Orchid or Mango Verde?

Black Orchid lasts longest (Black Orchid 80/100, Mango Verde 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Orchid or Mango Verde?

Black Orchid projects furthest (Black Orchid 50/100, Mango Verde 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Orchid and Mango Verde smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and sweet accords. Common notes include Citruses and White Musk.

Is Black Orchid or Mango Verde better for summer or winter?

Black Orchid suits evening wear; Mango Verde suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Orchid and Mango Verde?

Black Orchid has top notes of Bergamot, Red Berries and Citruses, heart notes of Black Orchid and Neroli, a base of Vanilla and White Musk. Mango Verde has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Green Mango, a base of White Musk.