Black Origami vs Playmate
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Origami takes 4 of 7 categories.
Black OrigamiChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
PlaymateChoose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Origami4/7
Playmate3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Origami
- Community sentiment
- Black Origami
- Longevity
- Playmate
- Sillage & projection
- Playmate
- Value for money
- Black Origami
- Versatility
- Playmate
- 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 AlhambraPlaymateMind GamesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 240 votes
Have 57%Had 8%Want 35%
3.89/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 17%Had 3%Want 81%
Category winnerBlack OrigamiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
38%Like
9%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
240 votes
46%Love
24%Like
9%Ok
17%Dislike
4%Hate
46 votes
Category winnerBlack OrigamiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPlaymate
SillagePlaymate
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack OrigamiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet92%
earthy84%
woody77%
floral69%
amber61%
white floral100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
musky77%
coconut69%
sweet61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
TruffleGardeniaJasmineYlang YlangCassisTangerineBergamotItalian Lemon
Heart
OrchidSpicy NotesFruity NotesLotus
Base
ChocolatePatchouliVanillaAmberIncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskVetiver
Top
Coconut MilkWater LilyItalian Lemon
Heart
JasmineGardeniaTiare Flower
Base
Vanilla BeanMuskAmberSandalwood
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Jasmine, Italian Lemon and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer93
Fall93
Winter40
Day100
Night57
Category winnerPlaymateMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,418
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews37
Overall rank#50,555
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBlack OrigamiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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…
Reviews →Mind Games Playmate starts with a splash of zesty Italian lemon and cool water lily before rich coconut milk coats the top. As the initial citrus sparkle clears, heavy white floral notes of gardenia, tiare flower, and sweet jasmine take over the center. The dry-down relies on warm sandalwood, golden amber, and soft va…
Reviews →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 Origami or Playmate?
Black Origami takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Origami is rated 4.17/5 from 240 votes; Playmate is rated 3.89/5 from 46 votes. Choose Black Origami for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Playmate for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Origami or Playmate?
Playmate lasts longest (Playmate 72/100, Black Origami 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Origami or Playmate?
Projection is very close: Playmate 57/100, Black Origami 56/100 for sillage.
Do Black Origami and Playmate smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Jasmine, Italian Lemon and Amber.
Is Black Origami or Playmate better for summer or winter?
For summer, Playmate is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Origami is the stronger pick. Playmate suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Origami and Playmate?
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. Playmate has top notes of Coconut Milk, Water Lily and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia and Tiare Flower, a base of Vanilla Bean, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.
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