Fragrance comparison

Black Python vs Penn State University Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

2 wins

Black Python

Aurora Scents

3.9346 votes

Rank #10,811 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Penn State University Men

Masik Collegiate Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #73,907 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Python takes 2 of 3 categories.

Black Python
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Penn State University Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Black Python2/3

Penn State University Men1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Penn State University Men
Sillage & projection: Black Python
Value for money: Not scored
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

Penn State University MenMasik Collegiate Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPenn State University Men

SillageBlack Python

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

white floral77%

patchouli69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

patchouli69%

mossy61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

ArtemisiaBergamotJuniper BerriesGinLime

Heart

Violet LeafCypressPepperClary SageLavender

Base

Haitian VetiverMossBlack AmberIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesCypress, Artemisia, Lavender and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. 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

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,811

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#73,907

PerfumerNot listed

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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Penn State University Men opens with a brisk splash of iced gin, tart lime, and bitter juniper berries. The crisp herbal bite softens as green cypress, crushed violet leaf, and peppery lavender move into the center. Haitian vetiver, damp oakmoss, and patchouli anchor the base, giving the blend an earthy barbershop dry…

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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 lasts longer, Black Python or Penn State University Men?

Penn State University Men lasts longest (Penn State University Men 100/100, Black Python 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Python or Penn State University Men?

Black Python projects furthest (Black Python 73/100, Penn State University Men 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Python and Penn State University Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Artemisia, Lavender and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.

Is Black Python or Penn State University Men better for summer or winter?

Black Python suits evening wear; Penn State University Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Python and Penn State University Men?

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. Penn State University Men has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Juniper Berries and Gin, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cypress, Pepper and Clary Sage, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Moss, Black Amber and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.