Fragrance comparison

Black Python vs Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 1,057 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black Python

Aurora Scents

3.9346 votes

Rank #10,790 WoodyAromatic

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense

Roja Dove

3.961,011 votes

Rank #4,333 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Python takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Python
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Black Python4/7

Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PythonAurora Scents

Elysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.96/ 5 · 1,011 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerElysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseRating 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

45%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

1,011 votes

Category winnerElysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBlack Python

SillageBlack Python

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value21

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%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

woody53%

fruity42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

GrapefruitRhubarbLimeBergamotMuskArtemisiaLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineTuberoseRose de Mai

Base

juniper berryVetiverDry WoodViolet LeafAmbergrisGalbanumCedarwoodBlack Pepper

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Artemisia, Orange Blossom and Lavender. 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

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack PythonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,790

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#4,333

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews147

Category winnerElysium Pour Homme Eau IntenseHigher 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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Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, tart rhubarb and a green herbal lift that gives it a sharper, cooler edge than many easygoing blue fragrances. As it settles, it turns cleaner and smoother, with vetiver, woods and musks keeping the freshness in place. It suits warm weather, office wear and smar…

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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 Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Black Python takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Python is rated 3.93/5 from 46 votes; Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense is rated 3.96/5 from 1,011 votes. Choose Black Python for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Python or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Black Python lasts longest (Black Python 84/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Python or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Python and Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Artemisia, Orange Blossom and Lavender.

Is Black Python or Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense 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 Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense?

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. Elysium Pour Homme Eau Intense has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Lily of the Valley, a base of juniper berry, Vetiver, Dry Wood and Violet Leaf.