Fragrance comparison

Black Python vs Citrus Riviera

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 955 ratings analysed

6 wins

Black Python

Aurora Scents

3.9346 votes

Rank #10,790 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Citrus Riviera

BDK Parfums

3.75909 votes

Rank #4,554 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Python takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black Python
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Citrus Riviera
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black Python6/7

Citrus Riviera1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PythonAurora Scents

Citrus RivieraBDK Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.75/ 5 · 909 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack PythonRating 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

31%Love

34%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

909 votes

Category winnerBlack PythonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBlack Python

SillageBlack Python

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value35

Category winnerBlack PythonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

white floral91%

green83%

fresh74%

aquatic65%

aromatic56%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both white floral and aromatic

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

Italian LemonNeroliItalian MandarinFig

Heart

Watery NotesGreen AccordEucalyptusOrange BlossomStrawberryImmortelleJasmine

Base

Haitian VetiverWhite MuskTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack PythonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Men37

Unisex55

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,790

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#4,554

PerfumerRalf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews126

Category winnerCitrus RivieraHigher 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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Citrus Riviera by BDK Parfums opens with a sharp, zesty burst of Italian lemon and neroli that hits like cold citrus juice on sun-warmed skin. As the initial citrus blast settles, green herbal notes of eucalyptus and watery accents merge with a faint sweetness from fig and orange blossom. The fragrance sits squarely i…

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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 Citrus Riviera?

Black Python takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; Citrus Riviera is rated 3.75/5 from 909 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Citrus Riviera for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Python or Citrus Riviera?

Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, Citrus Riviera 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Python or Citrus Riviera?

Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, Citrus Riviera 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Python and Citrus Riviera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean.

Is Black Python or Citrus Riviera better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Python is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Python is the stronger pick. Black Python suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Python and Citrus Riviera?

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. Citrus Riviera has top notes of Italian Lemon, Neroli, Italian Mandarin and Fig, heart notes of Watery Notes, Green Accord, Eucalyptus and Orange Blossom, a base of Haitian Vetiver, White Musk, Tonka Bean and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.