Black Pearl vs Mabda
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mabda takes 4 of 4 categories.
Black PearlChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
MabdaChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Black Pearl0/4
Mabda4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Mabda
- Sillage & projection
- Mabda
- Value for money
- Mabda
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mabda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black PearlKenoozMabdaAZYAWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
4.26/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMabda
SillageMabda
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMabdaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
smoky84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
amber100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron
Heart
JasmineRose
Base
SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver
Top
Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot
Heart
Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose
Base
FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver
InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Raspberry, Bergamot and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,350
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,662
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerMabdaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack 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…
Reviews →Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Super CedarByredoRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
NorthMendittorosaWINNER
BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER
Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER
Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Black Pearl or Mabda?
Mabda takes 4 of 4 categories. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Pearl or Mabda?
Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Black Pearl 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Pearl or Mabda?
Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Black Pearl 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black Pearl and Mabda smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Raspberry, Bergamot and Rose.
Is Black Pearl or Mabda better for summer or winter?
Black Pearl suits day or night wear; Mabda suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Pearl and Mabda?
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. Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons