Fragrance comparison

Black Python vs 1882

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 49 ratings analysed

Black Python

Aurora Scents

3.9346 votes

Rank #10,790 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

1882

Aromas de Salazar

5.003 votes

Rank #44,392 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Black Python
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
1882
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Black Python2/4

18822/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1882
Sillage & projection: 1882
Value for money: Black Python
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Python

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PythonAurora Scents

1882Aromas de Salazar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

27 votes

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity1882

Sillage1882

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBlack PythonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

herbal70%

vanilla60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCypressArtemisia

Heart

Orange BlossomLavender

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafJava vetiver oilHaitian VetiverTonka Bean

Top

Sicilian BergamotClary SageArtemisiaTarragonLavenderRosemary

Heart

Bulgarian RoseHeliotropeCarnationBasilTobacco BlossomGeraniumJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanCoumarinOakmossMuskHaitian VetiverCamphorStyraxIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Lavender, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall100

Winter85

Day70

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,790

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#44,392

PerfumerMichael Salazar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack PythonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Python by Aurora Scents offers an aromatic, woody profile centered on black pepper, cypress, and vetiver. Launched in 2023, this unisex fragrance builds a dark, resinous structure perfect for cooler autumn evenings or sharp, professional settings. It settles into an earthy, patchouli-dominant base, providing a d…

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Aromas de Salazar 1882 opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian bergamot and bitter artemisia before settling into a herbal heart of clary sage, rosemary, and lavender. Composed as an homage to the origins of the fougère genre, this fragrance relies heavily on botanical ingredients rather than modern aquatic synthetics. T…

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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 Python or 1882?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; 1882 is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose 1882 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Python or 1882?

1882 lasts longest (1882 90/100, Black Python 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Python or 1882?

1882 projects furthest (1882 88/100, Black Python 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Python and 1882 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Black Python or 1882 better for summer or winter?

Black Python suits evening wear; 1882 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Python and 1882?

Black Python has top notes of Black Pepper, Cypress and Artemisia, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean. 1882 has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Clary Sage, Artemisia and Tarragon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Heliotrope, Carnation and Basil, a base of Tonka Bean, Coumarin, Oakmoss and Musk.