Fragrance comparison

Black Pearl vs Espada Intense

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #47,648 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Espada Intense

Le Chameau

4.3614 votes

Rank #37,205 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Black Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Espada Intense
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Pearl2/4

Espada Intense2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PearlKenooz

Espada IntenseLe Chameau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 61%Had 7%Want 32%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

64%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBlack Pearl

SillageBlack Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value73

Category winnerEspada IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

cinnamon77%

citrus69%

oud61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

Spicy NotesBergamotCinnamon

Heart2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodCedarwood

Base3 to 4 hours

AgarwoodOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Agarwood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Espada Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men9

Unisex27

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,648

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerEspada IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Pearl opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and fiery saffron, balanced by a tart flash of raspberry and bergamot. The top notes create a crisp, energetic spice that feels intentionally harsh before quiet floral tones emerge. Within twenty minutes, jasmine and dark rose soften the aggressive bite, giv…

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Espada Intense by Le Chameau presents a warm, woody profile shaped by distinct spice and grounded forest elements. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired alongside cinnamon and dry spicy notes. This lively start gives way to a balanced heart of sandalwood and cedarwood, which softens the initial bit…

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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 Pearl or Espada Intense?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Espada Intense is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Espada Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Pearl or Espada Intense?

Black Pearl lasts longest (Black Pearl 70/100, Espada Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Pearl or Espada Intense?

Black Pearl projects furthest (Black Pearl 63/100, Espada Intense 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Pearl and Espada Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Agarwood and Sandalwood.

Is Black Pearl or Espada Intense better for summer or winter?

Black Pearl suits day or night wear; Espada Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Pearl and Espada Intense?

Black Pearl has top notes of Black Pepper, Strawberry, Raspberry and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Smoke, Frankincense, Agarwood and Sandalwood. Espada Intense has top notes of Spicy Notes, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Cedarwood, a base of Agarwood, Oakmoss and Musk.