Fragrance comparison

Black Pearl vs Grace

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #49,350 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Grace

Moudon

4.867 votes

Rank #30,535 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grace takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Black Pearl0/4

Grace4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PearlKenooz

GraceMoudon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

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

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityGrace

SillageGrace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value71

Category winnerGraceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

sweet77%

soft spicy69%

oud61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperSaffronNutmegCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodAgarwoodAmberCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Saffron, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Grace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,535

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGraceHigher 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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Grace by Moudon feels like stepping out on a crisp autumn evening wrapped in a heavy wool coat, carrying a fresh cup of spiced tea. The fragrance immediately hits with warm cinnamon, golden saffron, and a crackle of pink pepper that feels lively rather than sharp. As the heat of the spices settles, sweet rose and soft…

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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 Grace?

Grace takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Grace is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Grace for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Pearl or Grace?

Grace lasts longest (Grace 91/100, Black Pearl 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Pearl or Grace?

Grace projects furthest (Grace 75/100, Black Pearl 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Pearl and Grace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Saffron, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Black Pearl or Grace better for summer or winter?

Black Pearl suits day or night wear; Grace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Pearl and Grace?

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. Grace has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cinnamon, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Agarwood and Amber.