Fragrance comparison

Black Origami vs Dennis Basso Summer

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Origami

Maison Alhambra

4.17240 votes

Rank #4,074 Warm SpicySweet

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Dennis Basso Summer

Dennis Basso

4.502 votes

Rank #58,618 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Origami takes 2 of 2 categories.

Black Origami
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dennis Basso Summer
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Origami2/2

Dennis Basso Summer0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black OrigamiMaison Alhambra

Dennis Basso SummerDennis Basso

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 240 votes

Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageBlack Origami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

earthy84%

woody77%

floral69%

amber61%

white floral100%

powdery92%

floral84%

sweet77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon

Heart

OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus

Base

ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

PoppyPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaJasmineOrchid

Base5-7 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Bergamot and Orchid. Durations are only published for Dennis Basso Summer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex62

Women27

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,074

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#58,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack OrigamiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Origami by Maison Alhambra is a bold, dark floral scent designed for evening wear. It layers rich truffle and gardenia over a complex base of chocolate, patchouli, and incense. This composition creates a dense, earthy aroma that suits cooler weather. It leans unisex, offering a sophisticated alternative for thos…

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Dennis Basso Summer is a bright, easygoing floral fragrance designed for warm sunshine and casual daytime wear. It kicks off with a spirited splash of zesty bergamot, crisp red poppy, and a lively prickle of pink pepper. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into a lush heart of creamy gardenia, fresh jasmin…

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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 Origami or Dennis Basso Summer?

Black Origami takes 2 of 2 categories. Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes; Dennis Basso Summer is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dennis Basso Summer for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Black Origami or Dennis Basso Summer?

Black Origami projects furthest (Black Origami 56/100, Dennis Basso Summer 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Origami and Dennis Basso Summer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Bergamot and Orchid.

Is Black Origami or Dennis Basso Summer better for summer or winter?

Dennis Basso Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Origami and Dennis Basso Summer?

Black Origami has top notes of Truffle, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Orchid, Spicy Notes, Fruity Notes and Lotus, a base of Chocolate, Patchouli, Vanilla and Amber. Dennis Basso Summer has top notes of Poppy, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.